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Traditional agro-ecological zones in Ethiopia
| Zone | Elevation (m) | Mean annual precipitation (mm) | Average annual temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bereha (dry-hot/desert) | <500 | <200 | >27.5 |
| Kola (sub-moist warm/lowlands) | 500 to 1500 | 200 to 800 | 20.0 to 27.5 |
| Weinadega (dry-warm/mid-highlands) | 1500 to 2500 | 800 to 1200 | 17.0 to 20.0 |
| Dega (cold/highlands) | 2500 to 3500 | 900 to 1200 | 11.5 to 17.0 |
| Wurch (very cold or alpine/upper highlands) | >3500 | 900 to 2200 | <11.5 |
