 This woreda is served by the Ethio-Djibouti Railways, with stops at Arba Bordode, Asabot, Kora, Mieso and Mulu.In 8 of the 37 kebeles, the predominant agricultural practice is pastoralism; some pastoralists are sedentary and other migrate with their herds in search of forage and water.Cattle and goats are the most common livestock, and the vegetation is primarily acacia with grass cover beneath.