Gambela Region
The Gambela Region (also spelled Gambella; Amharic: ጋምቤላ), officially the Gambela Peoples' Region, is a regional state in western Ethiopia, bordering South Sudan. Previously known as Region 12, its capital is Gambela. The Region is situated between the Baro and Akobo Rivers, with its western part including the Baro River.
Gambela Peoples' Region
ጋምቤላ ሕዝቦች ክልል | |
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Regional state | |
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Map of Ethiopia showing Gambela Region | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Capital | Gambela |
| Government | |
| • Chief Administrator | Umod Ujulu (Prosperity Party) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29,782.82 km2 (11,499.21 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 9th |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 435,999 |
| • Rank | 10th |
| ISO 3166 code | ET-GA |
| HDI (2019) | 0.566 medium · 4th of 11 |
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