The area of Gimbi town is 4,913.4 ha and has a compact shape. Its altitude is 1830-2130 m above sea level; Mean Annual temperature 15ºc - 30ºc Mean Annual Rainfall is 1500 – 2000mm and the prevailing wind direction is from South to North. The principal Natural constraints for the physical expansion of the town are the steep landscape of the town and is the occupation of all suitable places for construction of residential houses.