Gamo- Gofa zone has a total area of 12581.4 square kilometer and consists 15 woredas namely, Arbaminch zuria , kucha, kemba, Boreda, Chencha Daramlo, Dita, Zala, Melakoza, Bonke, Ubadebretsehay, Mirab- Abaya, & Gofa- zuria. The general elevation of the zone ranges from 600 to 3300 meters above sea level. The topography of the land characterizes an undulating feature that favors for the existence o
f different climatic zones in the area. The total population of the zone is estimated about 1597767 (2007) with a population density of 80 inhabitants per kilometer square. Arbaminch town is the administrative and trading center of the zone, located at 505 km from Addis Ababa and 275 km south west of Awassa. The total area of the town is estimated about 1095 hectares and it lies at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level, its average temperature is 29°Cand the average annual rainfall is 900 mm. Arbaminch town is one of the 19 growth pole towns selected in the region. In order to facilitate the socio – economic development of the town residents’, it is structured in to four main & 15 mini- kebeles.The town has all infrastructure facilities vital for the implementation and operation of industrial activities. The town receives a twenty-four hours electricity service supplied from a hydropower source. A pipe water network system provides clean water to the town dwellers. There is a modern telecommunication facility in Arbaminch town, which is very important for import and export activities. The main highway connects the town with Addis Ababa by an asphalted road. The single international airport established in the region, is set up at Arbaminch town. The town also comprises a financial, health, and educational facilities vital for the promotion of any investment activities in the town. To encourage the involvement of entrepreneurs in industrial activities, an industrial zone with a land size of about 40 hectares have been demarcated in Arbaminch town, it is provided with basic facilities like, water supply, electricity, and access road.
