The area of Debre Markos town is 6,160 ha and has oval shape. Its altitude is

2,450-2,500m above sea level; Mean Annual Temperature 18.5ºC; Mean Annual

Rainfall is 1,380mm and the prevailing wind direction is from north to south. The

principal natural constraints for the physical expansion of the town are hills, rivers,

swamps and forests; while the manmade constraints are illegal settlements and

urban rural boundary conflicts.