Haykua watershed
Haykua watershed is found in Amhara Region in Dengors Kebele. The watershed is located at 11o55’ 52’’ N and 37o 55’ 56’’ E. The watershed has area coverage of 832 ha
Basic Information of the watershed
Biophysical Information
Agro Ecology:
Mid highland Woina Dega
Total area:
832 ha
Year of establishment:
2020
Altitude:
2,200 – 2,620 ma.s.l
Average Rainfall:
1300 mm/yr
Average Temperature:
22 oc
Socio-economic Information
Population:
2530
Male:
1251
Female:
1279
Livelihood:
Mixed farming
Major Crops:
Maze, Teff, Barley, Wheat, Potato
Major Challenges
Decline agriculture productivity
Soil erosion
Water scarcity and flooding
Deforestation
Opportunities
Access to professionals
Gov’t and non-gov’t engagement
Labor
Funding sources
Large areas of watersheds are degraded
