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Abchekli Destination Guide
Delve into Abchekli in Ethiopia
Abchekli in the region of Amhara Region is a city in Ethiopia - some 209 mi or ( 337 km ) North-West of Addis Ababa , the country's capital .
Current time in Abchekli is now 04:36 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wetet Abay, Mek'ele, Ker K'usk'wam, Jelam, and Gurbete. While being here, make sure to check out Wetet Abay . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Abchekli ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mecha (woreda)
Mecha is one of the woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The name, Mecha, is taken from the name for a subdivision of the province of Gojjam. Part of the Mirab Gojjam Zone, Mecha is bordered on the south by Sekela, on the southwest by the Agew Awi Zone, on the west by the Lesser Abay River which separates it from Debub Achefer and Semien Achefer, on the northeast by Bahir Dar Zuria, and on the east by Yilmana Densa. Towns in Mecha include Merawi and Wetet Abay.
Located at 11.50 37.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Faggeta Lekoma
Faggeta Lekoma is one of the woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The woreda is named in part after two former districts: Faggeta, best known as the location for the Battle of Faggeta (9 December 1769), where Ras Mikael Sehul with the help of Goshu of Amhara and Wand Bewossen defeated Fasil of Damot; and Lekoma, where Emperor Susenyos quashed a revolt of the local Agaw in 1614.
Located at 11.33 36.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Dangila
Dangila is a town in northwestern Ethiopia. Located in the Agew Awi Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:11|16|N|36|50|E||| |primary |name= }} with an elevation of 2137 meters above sea level. It is the largest of three towns in Dangila woreda.
Located at 11.27 36.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Yesmala
Yesmala is a town in western Ethiopia. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Tana in the Mirab Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:11|36|N|36|57|E||| |primary |name= }} with an elevation of 2072 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Semien Achefer woreda. A notable point of interest in Yesmala is the church of Yeldet Giyorgis ("The Daughter of George").
Located at 11.60 36.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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