The area of Arbaminch town is 5556.62 ha and it is a linear town. Its altitude is

1218m above sea level; Mean Annual Temperature 21ºC-26ºC; Mean Annual

Rainfall is 929 mm and the prevailing wind direction is from southeast to

northwest. The principal natural constraints for the physical expansion

of the town are hilly and sloppy topography in the north, west, south and

southwest  directions and gullies while the manmade constraints are informal

settlements.