page_title: Somali Region
section_title: Administrative zones
hierarchical_section_title: Somali Region / List of Presidents of Somali Region / Administrative zones
caption_attribution_description: English: Ethiopia: Somali Region Administrative map
context_page_description: The Somali Region, officially known as the Somali Regional State/Ogaden, is the second largest and easternmost of the ten regions of Ethiopia. The state borders the Ethiopian states of Afar and Oromia and the chartered city Dire Dawa to the west, as well as Djibouti to the north; Somalia to the north, northeast and east; and Kenya to the southwest.
  Jijiga is the capital of the Somali Regional State. The capital was formerly Gode, until Jijiga became the capital in 1995 on account of political considerations. Other major towns and cities include Awbare, Degehabur, Kebri Dahar, Barey, Hamero, Fiq, Duhun, Erer, Kelafo, Ferfer, Shilavo, Kebri Beyah, Werder, Aware, Daroor, Gashamo, Shekosh, Baabili, Tuli Guled, Bookh, Gallaaddi, Sasabane, Gunagado, Boodalay, Dig, IWM.
  The government of Somali is composed of the executive branch, led by the President; the legislative branch, which comprises the State Council; and the judicial branch, which is led by the state Supreme Court.
context_section_description: Like other Regions in Ethiopia, Somali Region is subdivided into eleven administrative zones and Six Special administrative zones:
  Sitti Zone (formerly Shinile)
  Fafan Zone (formerly Jigjiga)
  Jarar zone (formerly Degehabur)
  Nogob Zone (formerly Fiq)
  Erer Zone
  Dollo Zone (formerly Warder)
  Korahe Zone
  Shabelle Zone (formerly Godey)
  Afder Zone
  Liben Zone
  Harawo Special Zone (special zone)
  Tog Wajale Special Zone (special zone)
  Gode Special Zone (special zone)
  Kebri Beyah Special Zone (special zone)
  Degehabur Special Zone (special zone)
  Dawa Special Zone (special zone)
  The zones are themselves subdivided into districts.
caption: Somali Region Administrative map
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