 It is bordered on the east by the North West Zone; the woredas of Tahtay Adiyabo and Asgede Tsimbla lie to the north-east, on the other side of the Tekezé River, and Tselemti is to the east.The administrative center of Welkait is Addi Remets; other towns in the woreda include Mai'gaba and Awura.Welkait is known for its fertile alluvial soil, which grows cash crops such sesame, cotton and also sorghum.