Tigray, Ethiopia · Africa
457,900
Population
Africa
Continent
Addis_Ababa
Timezone
ET
Country Code
Mekelle (Tigrinya: መቐለ), or Mek'ele, is a special zone and capital of the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Mekelle was formerly the capital of Enderta awraja in Tigray. It is located around 780 kilometres (480 mi) north of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, with an elevation of 2,254 metres (7,395 ft) above sea level. Administratively, Mekelle is considered a Special Zone, which is divided into seven sub-cities. It is the economic, cultural, and political hub of northern Ethiopia. Mekelle has grown ra...
Coordinates
13.4967°, 39.4753°
Region/State
Tigray
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Country
Ethiopia
Region
Tigray
Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Population
457,900
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