The South Wollo Meher livelihood zone is entirely located in the South Wollo Administrative, in the western part of the Wollo highlands. Zone It covers part or all of Albuko, Ambasel, Debre Sina, Dessie Zuria, Jama, Kelala, Kutaber, Legambo, Legehida, Mehal Sayint, Mekdela, Sayint, Tenta, Thehulederie, Wegde, Were Ilu, and Werebabu are woredas.
The information presented refers to November 2005-October 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 2012).