Oromia Regional State
Oromia is the largest regional state in Ethiopia, covering approximately 353,000 square kilometers. It is divided into 20 administrative zones, 1 special zone, and 2 special districts (Finfinnee and Dire Dawa). The region encircles Addis Ababa (Finfinnee) and extends from the highlands to the lowlands.
20+
Zones
353k
km² Area
35M+
Population
20
Towns
01
Arsi Zone
Capital: Asella
Population:
~3.5 million
Language:
Afaan Oromo (Arsi dialect)
Area:
23,500 km²
Famous Place: Mount Chilalo, Lake Ziway, Asella Town
Economy:
Agriculture, Wheat farming, Cattle rearing
Tourism:
Mount Chilalo, Lake Ziway, Hot springs
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02
Bale Zone
Capital: Robe
Population:
~2.5 million
Language:
Afaan Oromo (Bale dialect)
Area:
67,000 km²
Famous Place: Bale Mountains National Park, Sof Omar Caves
Economy:
Tourism, Coffee, Wheat, Livestock
Tourism:
Bale Mountains, Sof Omar Caves, Harenna Forest
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03
Jimma Zone
Capital: Jimma
Population:
~3.2 million
Language:
Afaan Oromo (Jimma dialect)
Area:
15,000 km²
Famous Place: Palace of Abba Jifar, Jimma University
Economy:
Coffee production, Agriculture, Trade
Tourism:
Abba Jifar Palace, Jimma Museum, Coffee plantations
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06
Guji Zone
Capital: Negele Borana
Population:
~1.8 million
Language:
Afaan Oromo (Guji dialect)
Area:
28,000 km²
Famous Place: Negele Borana, Guji Highlands
Economy:
Pastoralism, Coffee, Mining
Tourism:
Guji cultural festivals, Highlands scenery
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07
Borana Zone
Capital: Yabelo
Population:
~1.2 million
Language:
Afaan Oromo (Borana dialect)
Area:
48,000 km²
Famous Place: Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary, Borana Wells
Economy:
Pastoralism, Cattle, Salt mining
Tourism:
Traditional wells, Gadaa ceremonies, Wildlife
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08
West Shewa
Capital: Ambo
Population:
~2.5 million
Language:
Afaan Oromo (Shewa dialect)
Area:
14,000 km²
Famous Place: Ambo Mineral Water, Palace of Abba Jifar II
Economy:
Mineral water, Agriculture, Trade
Tourism:
Ambo town, Water bottling factory, Hot springs
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11
Illubabor
Capital: Metu
Population:
~1.3 million
Language:
Afaan Oromo
Area:
12,000 km²
Famous Place: Metu, Sor Waterfall, Coffee forests
Economy:
Coffee, Spices, Honey, Forestry
Tourism:
Sor Falls, Coffee plantations, Forests
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12-15
Wollega Zones
Multiple Capitals
Population:
~6.5 million (combined)
Language:
Afaan Oromo (Wollega dialect)
Zones: East Wollega (Nekemte), West Wollega (Gimbi), Horo Guduru (Shambu), Kellem Wollega (Dembidolo)
Economy:
Coffee, Gold mining, Agriculture
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🌄 Western Oromia
Jimma
Capital: Jimma
Illubabor
Capital: Metu
East Wollega
Capital: Nekemte
West Wollega
Capital: Gimbi
Horo Guduru
Capital: Shambu
Kellem Wollega
Capital: Dembidolo
🌅 Eastern Oromia
East Hararghe
Capital: Harar
West Hararghe
Capital: Chiro
Bale
Capital: Robe
Arsi
Capital: Asella
🏜️ Southern Oromia
Borana
Capital: Yabelo
Guji
Capital: Negele
🏔️ Central Oromia
East Shewa
Capital: Adama
West Shewa
Capital: Ambo
North Shewa
Capital: Fiche
Finfinnee
Addis Ababa
📊 Oromia Zone Facts
20+ Zones
Administrative zones in Oromia
1 Special Zone
Finfinnee surrounding area
5 National Parks
Bale, Nechisar, etc.
4 Coffee Zones
Jimma, Bale, Guji, Wollega
Highest Point
Mount Batu (4,307m)
Rift Valley Lakes
Ziway, Langano, Shala