 The altitude of this district ranges from above sea level at the bottom of the canyon of the Abay to ; the highest point in this district, as well as in the South Wollo Zone, is Mount Amba Ferit, which lies on the border with Legambo.The Abay is crossable at Daga ford, which connects this woreda with Enbise Sar Midir woreda in Misraq Gojjam.Notable landmarks include the monastery of Tadbaba Maryam, which was founded by emperor and saint Gelawdewos.