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Asmara
Maekel, Eritrea · Africa
About Asmara
Asmara sits on the route: 35 minutes from Dbarwa.
Asmara is a city located in Maekel, Eritrea. With a population of 563,930, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Asmara sits in Eritrea. It's in the Africa/Asmara time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Asmara to your route.
About Asmara
Asmara ( əs-MAHR-ə), or Asmera, is the capital and most populous city of Eritrea, in the country's Central Region. It sits at an elevation of 2,325 metres (7,628 ft), making it the sixth-highest capital in the world by altitude and the second-highest capital in Africa. The city is located at the tip of an escarpmentRead more
that is both the northwestern edge of the Eritrean Highlands and the Great Rift Valley in neighbouring Ethiopia. In 2017, the city was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved Italian colonial modernist architecture. According to local traditions, the city was founded after four separate villages unified to live together peacefully after long periods of conflict. Asmara existed as a major settlement for over half a millennium and enjoyed some importance as it stood on the trade route to Massawa.
Asmara first rose to prominence during the 20th century, when it became capital of Italian Eritrea. Under Italian rule the city of Asmara experienced rapid urbanization and modernization, to the point that was called Piccola Roma (Little Rome).
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Where is Asmara located?
Asmara is located in Maekel, Eritrea, Africa. The coordinates are 15.3381 latitude, 38.9318 longitude.
What is the population of Asmara?
Asmara has a population of approximately 563,930 people, making it a city in Eritrea.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 563,930
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Eritrea
- Region
- Maekel
- Timezone
- Africa/Asmara
- Coordinates
- 15.3381, 38.9318
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