Regions and Chartered Cities in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is divided into 10 administrative regions and 2 chartered cities. Here is a list of all the regions and chartered cities.
List of Regions in Ethiopia
- Afar
- Amhara
- Benishangul-Gumuz
- Gambela
- Harari
- Oromia
- Sidama
- Somali
- Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR)
- Tigray
Chartered Cities in Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa (Chartered City)
- Dire Dawa (Chartered City)
Quick Facts
| Category | Quick Facts |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastern Africa, bordered by Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan, and South Sudan |
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
| Official Language | Amharic |
| Population | Approximately 120 million as of 2021 estimate |
| Area | Approximately 1,104,300 square kilometers (426,400 square miles) |
| Geography | Diverse with highlands, plateaus, and the Great Rift Valley |
| Independence | From Italy (invasion) on May 5, 1941; from the United Kingdom on September 12, 1941 |
| Government | Federal parliamentary republic |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr (ETB) |
| Notable Places | Lalibela’s Rock-Hewn Churches, Simien Mountains, Lake Tana |
| Official Website | http://www.ethiopia.gov.et/ |
What are the 9 regions of Ethiopia?
The country has nine administrative regions. These regions are:
- Tigray Region
- Afar Region
- Amhara Region
- Oromia Region
- Somali Region
- Benishangul-Gumuz Region
- SNNPR (Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region)
- Gambela Region
- Harari Region
How many cities are in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a total of 40 cities. The largest city in Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, with a population of around 2.7 million people as of 2023.
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