Woreda (also spelled wereda) is an administrative ward, or local government, of Ethiopia, equivalent to a district. Woredas are composed of a number of Kebele, or neighborhood associations, which are the smallest unit of local government in Ethiopia. Woredas are typically collected together into zones, which form a kilil (Regional administration); some Woredas are not part of a zone, and are called Special Woredas, which function as autonomous entities.