Shanto is one of 12 small towns in Wolayta Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia. It is an administrative town of Damot Pulasa Woreda. Its population is about 8,000. Shanto is located about 360 km from Addis and 130 km from Hawassa (Awassa) to the southwest. It is about 25 km from Soddo (Wolayta Soddo) to Northwest.
Attractions: to come soon
Market: The most interesting markets in Wolayta Zone include: Shanto (Thursday from 1pm to 7pm), Soddo (Saturday), Areka (Tuesday), and Boditti (Tuesday & Saturday).