Subdivisions of Ethiopia

Ethiopia is administratively divided into regional states and chartered cities, zones, woreda (districts) and kebele (wards).

Regions and chartered cities

The regions and chartered cities of Ethiopia

Main article: Regions of Ethiopia

The 10 regional states or kililoch are based on ethno-linguistic territoriality:

• Afar
• Amhara
• Benishangul-Gumuz
• Gambela
• Harari
• Oromia
• Somali
• Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region
• Tigray
• Sidama

Additionally there are two chartered cities:

• Addis Ababa
• Dire Dawa

Zones

Main article: List of zones of Ethiopia

The 10 regions are further subdivided into 68 zones.

Woreda

Main article: Districts of Ethiopia

Woreda or districts are smaller subdivisions.

Kebele

Main article: Kebele

Kebele are municipalities. They are the smallest administrative division.

Former provinces

Main article: Provinces of Ethiopia

Between 1942 and 1991, Ethiopia was divided into 13 provinces. Other provinces existed before 1942.