Discover Igri Mekel in Eritrea
Igri Mekel in the region of Debub is a town located in Eritrea - some 37 mi or ( 59 km ) South of Asmara , the country's capital .
Local time in Igri Mekel is now 09:23 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Asmara " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Jizan, Abha, Massawa, Mek'ele, and May Libus. When in this area, you might want to check out Jizan . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Igri Mekel ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mendefera
Mendefera, formerly Adi Ugri, is the capital city of the Debub Region of Eritrea. The name Mendefera derives from the high hill in the center of the city and is a source of pride to Eritreans. It means 'no one dared' and is a reminder of the fierce resistance put up by the local people to the Italian colonialism.
Located at 14.88 38.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Mendefera District
Mendefara Subregion is a subregion in the Debub (Southern) region of Eritrea. Its capital lies at Mendefera.
Located at 14.88 38.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Adi Quala
Adi Quala is a market town in Eritrea. It is located south of Mendefera near the Ethiopian border, over 2,000m above sea level.
Located at 14.63 38.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Debub Region
Debub Region, also known as the Southern Region, is a region of Eritrea. It lies along a portion of the national border with Ethiopia.
Located at 14.80 39.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Geography of Eritrea
Eritrea is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered on the northeast and east by the Red Sea, on the west and northwest by Sudan, on the south by Ethiopia, and on the southeast by Djibouti. The country has a high central plateau that varies from 1,800 to 3,000 meters (to ft) above sea level. A coastal plain, western lowlands, and some 350 islands comprise the remainder of Eritrea's land mass. Eritrea has no year-round rivers.
Located at 15.00 39.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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