The area administered by the municipality is 19.75 km2 or 19 75 ha.  The town is characterized by rugged topography.  The elevation  of the town ranges from 1590 to 1880 meters above sea level. The climate of the town is categorized under moist subtropical (Woina Dega). The town  has average mean annual temperature of 18.6⁰C, which is recorded during July (summer season). The average annual  temperature of the town is  18oC. The mean annual rainfall of the town is 1642 mm.