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Topography

The hinterland of Fiche town is part and parcel of the northern mountains. The hinterland is characterized by dissected high plateaus and mountains associated with hills, valleys and gorges. The lowest point is located in Abay gorge i.e. 1000 m.a.s.l. Peak points in the hinterland include Cheleleka (3,571m), Gara Guda (3,544m), Intoto (3,211),) and Elen are the major mountains even in the zone.

The topographic features of hinterland influence the physical characteristics like climate that provides for the existence of different micro-climates due to variation in elevation. This contributes for the presence of different natural vegetation, soils and hence contributes for the presence of different agro-climatic zones.

Landscape

The major landscapes of the hinterland which are the result of internal and external forces include foot slopes/piedmont plains, plains, plateaus, and mountains. The dominant landscape in the hinterland is valley and followed by foot slopes or piedmont plains. The landscape of the planning town-Fiche is characterized by foot slopes or piedmont plains this means the town is located at the base of mountain ranges in north and northeast which is part and parcel of the northern mountains of Ethiopia. From these highlands there are many streams or small rivers commenced and flow towards the town and they are good sources of water for domestic uses.  However, in case of high and continuous rainfall the town and the surrounding area have a probability of inundated by flood. Therefore, good watershed management is required to avoid flooding risks in Fiche town.