16Weynadega 59.45%, and Kolla shares 28.91%. The mean annual temperature of the zone ranges from 10.1 to27.5 0 C and the mean annual rainfall of the zone ranges from 1001 to 2200 mm.Of the total area of land, that the zone has, 23.1 percent is cultivated, 31.54 percent is forestland, 6.03%grazing land, 24.9% cultivable land and the remaining balance is uncultivable land.The agro –ecological condition of Kaffa zone is very suitable for the growing of coffee, tea, spices and othercrops.Bonga is the administrative center of the zone situated at a distance of 449 Km. south west of Addis Ababa.Topographically it lies at an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level and has a Woyena dega type of climate.Its average annual rainfall is 1750 millimeters.Bonga town is one of the 22 towns identified as autonomous provisional city in the region. In order tofacilitate the socio- economic development of the town, it is structured in to 3 kebles.The town has all infrastructure facilities vital for the implementation and operation of industrial activities.Presently, the town receives an electric supply from a diesel generator source. It has a pipe water supply,banking, and telecommunication facilities. The main high road that stretches from Jimma, to Mizan townpasses via Bonga town.To promote the involvement of private sector in industrial investments an industrial zone with an area of 40hectares has been facilitated. The lease price of land in the industrial zone of the town for industrialinvestment is Birr 0.10 per meter square.Why Invest in Kaffa Zone• Conducive climate, Adequate rainfall, perennial rivers flowing through the year,Fertile land• Industrial Raw materials are produced in large amounts• Roads are constructed to the areas which are identified for irrigation• Industrial zone is demarcated in the capital town• Supply for social services such as health & education is very minimal.Feasible <strong>Investment</strong> opportunities for both Domestic & Foreign investorsAgriculture• Coffee Plantations, Spices Production, Oil Crops, Horticulture, , Sugar cane,Forest Development, Animal Farming ,Social & Others Services• Health & Education Services, Lodges, Resort Hotels, Star Hotels, TourOperation Services, Cultural Articles, Transport Services, Restaurants &Recreation ServicesIndustry• CoffeeMAY 2008Pulping & Hulling, Construction Material Manufacturing, AWASSA Coffee
17Roasting & packing for export, Oil Factory, Leather Products Manufacturing,Agricultural Implements Manufacturing• Hide & SkinsINDUSTRIAL PROJECTS STUDIED BY IPSNo Project Profile Potential Woreda Town1 Bee wax processing plant Bonga zuria Bonga2 Carbon black Bitta Bita genet3 Clove oil extraction Tello Ada4 Turmeric processing (as adie in fabric & food SylemYadetaindustry)5 Solar water pumps Bonga zuria Bonga6 Black and green tea processing & packing Bitta Bita genet7 Cloves processing & packing Saylem adeta8 Cordomons processing & packing Menjewo Adikaka9 Oat flour and flake Menjewo Adikaka10 Sesame oil Decha Chiri11 Bolts & nuts Bonga zuria Bonga12 Bricks manufacturing Chena Wacha13 Natural rubber latex from rubber tree Tello Ada14 Brooms, Brushes and handles. (For clothes, DechaChiriPainting, shoe polish etc)15 Cases, Boxes, crates, drums, pullets & similar Bonga zuria Bongapacking of wood16 Laminated wood/formica Bonga zuria Bonga17 Particle board Gewata Keboch18 Seasoned wood Gesha Daka19 Wooden frame for paintings, photographs, mirrorsBonga zuria Bongaor similar objects20 Biodiesel Bonga zuria BongaMAY 2008AWASSA