[1] It is administrative capital of Kindo Koysha district of Wolayita Zone, Ethiopia.

Bale is located about 400 km away from Addis Ababa to the south on the path Addis-Butajira-Sodo and 38 km westward from Sodo,[2] the capital of Wolaita Zone.

The city has an average elevation 1500 meter above sea level.

Bale Hawassa lies between 6°55'05" North, and 37°31'55" East.

[3] Bale Hawassa is one of populated places in the South Ethiopia Regional State.