The central mixed crop zone extends across Ganta Afeshum, Ahferom, Adwa, Werei Leke, Laelay Maichew and Naeder Adet woredas. It is located in central Tigray, and includes part of Mereb leke and a very small part of Gulomekeda to the north, and shares a border with Kola Temben to the south, and Tahtay Machew to the west.
The information presented refers to September 2005-August 2006 a good year by local standards. Provided there are no fundamental and rapid shifts in the economy, the information in this profile is expected to remain valid for approximately five years (i.e. until 2011).