Haykota

Haykota
Haykota
Location in Eritrea
Coordinates:
Country Eritrea
Region Gash-Barka
District Haykota

Haykota is a small town in the western Gash-Barka region of Eritrea.

Overview

The town is situated near the location of the monument erected to memorialize Hamid Idris Awate, the man who started the Eritrean War of Independence.

Economy

A dairy co-op that was built in the town plays a significant part in the local economy.

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