The tabia centre is in Maygwa village, located approximately 8 km to the southwest of the woreda town Hagere Selam.

From the higher to the lower locations, the following geological formations are present:[1] The main geomorphic unit is the Hagere Selam Highlands.

Corresponding soil types are:[3] The rainfall pattern shows a very high seasonality with 70 to 80% of the annual rain falling in July and August.

[5] The drainage network of the tabia is organised as follows:[6] Whereas they are (nearly) dry during most of the year, during the main rainy season, these rivers carry high runoff discharges, sometimes in the form of flash floods.

The tabia centre Maygwa holds a few administrative offices, a health post, a primary school, and some small shops.

Besides effects on biodiversity,[10][11][12] water infiltration, protection from flooding, sediment deposition,[13] carbon sequestration,[14] people commonly have economic benefits from these exclosures through grass harvesting, beekeeping and other non-timber forest products.

[19] As compared to many other mountain areas in Ethiopia the villages are quite accessible, and during walks visitors may be invited for coffee, lunch or even for an overnight stay in a rural homestead.