 Part of the Semien Shewa Zone, Efratana Gidim is bordered on the south by Kewet, on the southwest by Menz Mam Midir, on the west by Menz Gera Midir, on the north by Antsokiyana Gemza, and on the east by the Oromia Zone.The administrative center of this woreda is Ataye (Effeson); other towns in Efratana Gidim include Jewha and Karakore.The highest point in the woreda, as well as the Semien Shewa Zone, is Mount Abuye Meda (4012 meters).