Misraq Shewa (or "East Shewa") is one of the Zones of the
Ethiopian Region of
Oromia. This zone takes its name from the kingdom or former province of
Shewa. East Shewa is located in the middle of Oromia, connecting the western regions to the eastern ones. This zone is bordered on the south by the
West Arsi Zone, on the southwest by the
Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region, on the west by
South west Shewa and
Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, on the northwest by
North Shewa, on the north by the
Amhara Region, on the northeast by the
Afar Region, and on the southeast by
Arsi; its westernmost reach is defined by the course of the
Bilate River. Towns and cities in East Shewa include
Bishoftu (Debre Zeit),
Metehara, and
Ziway. The town of
Adama was separated from East Shewa and is a special zone now.