Shanto, Wolaita

Shanto
Town
Shanto
Location within Wolayita
Shanto
Location within Ethiopia
Coordinates: 6°57′15″N 37°51′25″E / 6.95417°N 37.85694°E / 6.95417; 37.85694
CountryEthiopia
RegionSouth Ethiopia Regional State
ZoneWolaita
WoredaDamot Pulasa
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
15,020
 • Males
7,434
 • Females
7,586
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Shanto (Ge'ez: ሻንቶ, Wolayttattuwa: Shantto) is a town and separate district in southern Ethiopia. Located in the Wolaita Zone of the South Ethiopia Regional State, This town has a latitude and longitude of 7°01′ 23"N 37°51′49"E with an elevation of 1953 meters above sea level. The town is the administrative center of Damot Pulasa woreda. There are various development works in Shanto town, including 24-hour electricity services, health facilities, schools, public libraries and other services.