Amhara, Ethiopia · Africa
Hāyk’ sits on the route: 20 minutes from Dessie.
Hāyk’ is a town located in Amhara, Ethiopia. With a population of 28,500, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Hāyk’ sits in Ethiopia. It's in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hāyk’ to your route.
Hayq or Haik (Amharic: ሐይቅ) is a town in northern Ethiopia. It is named after Lake Hayq, which lies two kilometers east of the city and is the home of Istifanos Monastery, an important landmark in Ethiopian Church history. Located 28 kilometers north of Dessie in the Tehuledere woreda of the Debub Wollo Zone of theRead more
Amhara Region, the town has a latitude and longitude of 11°18′N 39°41′E and an elevation of 2,030 metres (6,660 ft) above sea level.
Telephone service reached the town of Hayq at some point between 1954 and 1967. Notable landmarks include the churches Hayq Timhirt and Hayq Yohannis. Near the town is the church of Hayq Tekle Haymanot, founded according to tradition in 862 by Saint Kalae Salama during the reign of king Dil Na'od.
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Hāyk’ is located in Amhara, Ethiopia, Africa. The coordinates are 11.3000 latitude, 39.6833 longitude.
Hāyk’ has a population of approximately 28,500 people, making it a town in Ethiopia.
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