The Eastern Plateau livelihood zone lies across Gulo Mekeda, Ganta Afeshum, Saesie Tsaeda Emba, Hawzen, and Wukroworedas. It shares a border with Eritrea to the north, Afar region and Atsbi highlands to the east, Werie Leke and Ahferom to the west and Wukro, Frewoini, Hawzen to the south.
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).