Southwest Shewa Zone

South west Shewa Zone
Shawaa Kibba Lixaa (Oromo)
Zone
Country Ethiopia
Region Oromia
CapitalWaliso

Southwest Shewa (Oromo: Shawaa Kibba Lixaa) is one of the zones of the Oromia Region in Ethiopia. This zone takes its name from the kingdom or former province of Shewa. Between 2002 and 2005, a number of districts were separated from West Shewa Zone to create South west Shewa Zone. Towns in it include Waliso (the capital) and Tulu Bolo.

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