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Explore Akhysa in Ethiopia

Akhysa in the region of Tigray Region is a place in Ethiopia - some 368 mi or ( 593 km ) North of Addis Ababa , the country's capital city .

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Time in Akhysa is now 02:02 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Al Hudaydah, Jizan, Abha, Yaha, and Tebay. Since you are here already, consider visiting Al Hudaydah . Where to go and what to see in Akhysa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Yeha

Yeha is a town in northern Ethiopia, located in the Mehakelegnaw Zone of the Tigray Region. The Central Statistical Agency has not published an estimate for this village's 2005 population.

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Located at 14.28 39.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Capitals of former nations, Dʿmt, History of Ethiopia, Populated places in the Tigray Region

Adwa (woreda)

Adwa is one of the woredas in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Mehakelegnaw Zone, Adwa is bordered on the south by Werie Lehe, on the west by La'ilay Maychew, on the north by Mereb Lehe, and on the east by Enticho. Town of Adwa is surrounded by Adwa woreda.

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Located at 14.25 38.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Tigray Region, Woredas of Ethiopia

Abba Garima Monastery

Abba Garima Monastery is an Ethiopian Orthodox monastery, located some 5 kilometres east of Adwa, in the Mehakelegnaw Zone of the Tigray Region of northern Ethiopia. Founded in the sixth century by one of the Nine Saints, Abba Garima and built by King Gabra Masqal (also Gebre Meskel), it became known for its early manuscript copy of the gospels and its treasury.

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Located at 14.16 38.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: 6th-century establishments in Ethiopia, Christian monasteries established in the 6th century, Christian monasteries in Ethiopia, Tigray Region

Rama, Ethiopia

Rama (also called Mai Lala, Lala) is a town in northern Ethiopia. Located 35 km north of the town of Adwa and 7 kilometers from the border with Eritrea, in the Mehakelegnaw (Central) Zone of the Tigray Region, this town occupies a fertile lowland area and has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:14|25|N|38|47|E||| | |name= }} with an elevation of 1385 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Mereb Lehe woreda.

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Located at 14.42 38.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Populated places in the Tigray Region

Enticho (woreda)

Enticho (also known as Ahiferom) is one of woredas in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Mehakelegnaw Zone, Enticho is bordered on the south by Werie Lehe, on the southwest by Adwa, on the west by Mereb Lehe, on the north by Eritrea, and on the east by the Misraqawi (Eastern) Zone. The administrative center of this woreda is Enticho; other towns in Enticho include Edaga Arbi, and Gerhusernay. Ancient monastery of Debre Damo is also located in Enticho.

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Located at 14.33 39.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Tigray Region, Woredas of Ethiopia