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38GAMO –GOFA ZONEGamo- Gofa zone has a total area of 12581.4 square kilometer and consists 15 woredas namely, Arbaminchzuria , 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 landcharacterizes an undulating feature that favors for the existence of different climatic zones in the area.The total population of the zone is estimated about 1597767 (2007) with a population density of 80 inhabitantsper kilometer square.Arbaminch town is the administrative and trading center of the zone, located at 505 km from Addis Ababa and275 km south west of Awassa. The total area of the town is estimated about 1095 hectares and it lies at analtitude of 1300 meters above sea level, its average temperature is 29 0 c and the average annual rainfall is 900mm. 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. Thetown receives a twenty-four hours electricity service supplied from a hydropower source. A pipe water networksystem provides clean water to the town dwellers. There is a modern telecommunication facility in Arbaminchtown, which is very important for import and export activities. The main highway connects the town with AddisAbaba by an asphalted road. The single international airport established in the region, is set up at Arbaminchtown.The town also comprises a financial, health, and educational facilitiesinvestment activities in the town.vital for the promotion of anyTo encourage the involvement of entrepreneurs in industrial activities, an industrial zone with a land size ofabout 40 hectares have been demarcated in Arbaminch town, it is provided with basic facilities like, watersupply, electricity, and access road.Why Invest in Gamo Gofa Zone• Huge natural resource, conducive climate• Has international airport• Has asphalt road connection to Addis Ababa & Jinka town which is visited by manytourists• It has Nechsar national park which inhabits unique birds & Zebra which manytourists visit each year. The park is surrounded by Abaya & Chamo lakes MAY , thick 2008AWASSA