Rivers in this woreda include the Weyib, Wabe, Wuchuma, Chorina, Chocha Inzira, Malka Kari and the Makala.
A survey of the land in this woreda shows that 61% is covered by the plains of the southeastern and western parts, 31% by the gorge of the Shabelle River and related rugged terrain, and the remaining 8% is covered by the mountain range in the south west.
Notable landmarks include Goda Gimbam, Goda Hora caves, and the Sheik Ali Mountain, which are considered religious sanctuaries by residents of this woreda.
Linseed, sugar cane, fruits, khat and vegetables are important cash crops.
[2] Based on figures published by the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, this woreda has an estimated total population of 94,584, of whom 47,761 are men and 46,823 are women; 13,246 or 14.00% of its population are urban dwellers, which is greater than the Zone average of 13.5%.