Central Region (Eritrea)
| Central Region إقليم المركزية ዞባ ማእከል Iqlim al-Merkezhia Zoba Maekel | |
|---|---|
| Zoba | |
 Central Region in Eritrea | |
| Country | Eritrea |
| Capital | Asmara |
| Government | |
| • Administrator | Ramadan Osman Awliyai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,300 km2 (500 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,053,254 |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | ER-MA |
Central Region, also known as the Ma'ekel or Maakel Region is an administrative region (or zoba) in central Eritrea.[1] The region was formed on 15 April 1996, from the historical province of Hamasien. The region is located on the central plateau, and sits at an average of about 2,250 metres (7,380 ft) above sea level. It contains Asmara, the capital and largest city of Eritrea.[2] The region is divided into subregions; Berikh, Ghala Nefhi, North Eastern, North Western, Serejaka, South Eastern and South Western, while Asmara forms a separate administrative area. Other settlements within the Central Region include Himbirti, Emba Derho and Tsazega.[3] The region's administrator is Major General Ramadan Osman Awliyai.[4]
Overview
It is the smallest region in area, and contains the major city and national capital, Asmara. Maekel is situated inland, and borders Anseba to the north-west, the Northern Red Sea region to the north-east, the Debub (Southern) region to the south, and Gash-Barka to the west.
Much of the architecture in the region reflects Italian colonial influences.
References
- ↑ Connell, Dan; Killion, Tom (2011). Historical Dictionary of Eritrea. Plymouth: Scarecrow Press. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-8108-5952-4.
- ↑ Mussie Tesfagiorgis G. (2010). Eritrea. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. pp. 3–6. ISBN 978-1-59884-231-9.
- ↑ Mussie Tesfagiorgis G. (2010). Eritrea. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 345. ISBN 978-1-59884-231-9.
- ↑ "Japanese Government Delegation Holds Talks With Eritrean Government Officials". TesfaNews. 8 March 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
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Coordinates: 15°20′N 38°55′E / 15.333°N 38.917°E