South Ethiopia Regional State

South Ethiopia Regional State (Amharic: ደቡብ ኢትዮጵያ ክልላዊ መንግስት) is a regional state in southern Ethiopia. It was formed from the southern part of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR) on 19 August 2023 after a successful referendum. Wolaita Sodo is the region's political and administrative center. The regional bureaus are established in six cities such as Wolaita Sodo, Dilla, Arba Minch, Sawla, Karati and Jinka. Chief administrator Tilahun Kebede 19 August 2023–present