Baro-Akobo River Basin Integrated Development Master Plan Project
Volume 3: Data Volume - Summary
Document Overview
This is the data volume (Volume 3) of the Baro-Akobo River Basin Integrated Development Master Plan Project, prepared by TAMS (New York) and ULG Consultants Ltd (UK) in December 1995. The document contains extensive hydrological, project, and socio-economic data supporting the master plan.
Main Sections
A. Hydrology
- Flow Data: Information from 16 hydrometric stations including coordinates and catchment areas
- Rainfall Data: Data from 48 rainfall stations with coordinates and elevations
- Sunshine Data: Information from 7 sunshine measurement stations
- Temperature Data: Data from 31 temperature measurement stations
B. Inventory of Water Resources Projects
- Storage Projects by Selkhozpromexport: 15 projects including Bonga, Gambella, Itang, and Gilo series projects
- Storage Projects by ARDCO-GEOSERV: 7 projects including Baro, Geba, Beko, and Kashu projects
- Runoff River Projects by ARDCO-GEOSERV: 4 projects including Beresha, Guracha, Golol, and Sor projects
C. Socio-Economic Data
- History of administration of project weredas (districts)
- National population forecasts (1992-2015)
- Population estimates by weredas and regions
- Health facilities by region
- Energy study findings and fuel comparisons
- Population support capacity analyses
- Transport capacity statistics
- Postal services data
- Crop values and fertilizer/agrochemical costs
- NGO activities in the project area
Key Project Highlights
Project Name | Type | Capacity (MW) | Annual Energy (GWh/yr) | Estimated Cost (Million Birr) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bonga Project | Hydropower | 372 | 1,953 | 2,496 |
TAMS Project | Hydropower | 519 | 2,807 | 3,277 |
Gambella Project | Hydropower | 258 | 1,394 | 2,002 |
Itang Project | Irrigation + Power | 16 | 72 | 336 |
Gilo-1 Project | Hydropower | 72 | 463 | 452 |
Key Socio-Economic Data Highlights
Population (1995 estimates): 2.9 million total (2.7 million rural, 214,000 urban)
Regional Distribution:
- Region 4 (Welega): 60% of population
- Region 11 (Illubabor): 25%
- Region 12 (Gambela): 7%
- Region 6 (Asosa): 8%
Health Facilities: Limited coverage with hospitals in major towns and health centers/clinics in some areas
Conclusion
This data volume provides the technical foundation for the Baro-Akobo River Basin Integrated Development Master Plan, containing comprehensive hydrological measurements, detailed project inventories, and extensive socio-economic data for the region. The information supports planning decisions for water resource development, energy production, irrigation, and regional development.