Barentu, Eritrea

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Barentu ባረንቱ
Barentu Map of Barentu in Eritrea
Coordinates: 15°07′N 37°36′E / 15.117, 37.6
Country	Eritrea
Time zone	EAT (UTC+3)

Barentu (Tigrinya: ባረንቱ) is a town in south western Eritrea, lying south of Agordat. It is the main town of the Kunama people. It is located in the Gash-Barka Zone of Eritrea.

The town has typically been a center of mining and agricultural activities for the area. The town suffered major damage during the Eritrean-Ethiopian War but has since under gone reconstruction.

Nearby towns and villages include Tauda (8.0 nm), Alegada (6.9 nm), Dedda (7.2 nm), Augana (3.2 nm), Cona (5.7 nm) and Daghilo (7.8 nm).

Coordinates: 15°07′N, 37°36′E

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