The area of Finoteselam town is 4,247.9 ha. Out of this, 561.3 ha is under urban and 3,686.6 ha is under rural kebelles while the shape of the town is compact. Its altitude is 1,860 m above sea level; the Mean Annual Temperature is 23ºC and the Mean Annual Rainfall is 1250mm. The prevailing wind direction is from east to west, while the principal development constraints of the town are squatter settlements.