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Asmara, Maekel

Eritrea

National capital15.3381° N, 38.9318° E

Asmara is a national capital in Maekel, Eritrea. The recorded population is 563,930.

Population563,930
ProvinceMaekel
Coordinates15.3381° N, 38.9318° E
CountryEritrea
Rank in Eritrea#1 of 1,367

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About Asmara

At coordinates 15.34° N, 38.93° E, Asmara lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Maekel in Eritrea.

Asmara has 563,930 inhabitants, making it the #1 most populated locality in Eritrea out of 1,367 registered.

Cities in Maekel

The Maekel region of Eritrea is home to Asmara and other cities such as Quandeba, Zigib, Zahaflam. Asmara has 563,930 inhabitants.

Quandeba1,000ZigibZahaflamZagrWek DibaTs’elotUna LanalayTs’e’ādaEmbelaTse’azega

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Asmara includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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SegdoCity
3.3 km
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GodaifCity
3.5 km
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Ad AbeitoCity
4.7 km
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HinzīCity
5.6 km
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Wek DibaCity
6.5 km
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K’ushutCity
7.1 km
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Az NefasCity
7.1 km
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ShigirnīCity
7.2 km
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Ts’elotCity
7.5 km
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Adi ApsulusCity
8.2 km
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Ts’e’ādaCity
8.4 km
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MerhanoCity
8.5 km
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SadambaCity
8.6 km
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Tsa’edakristyanCity
8.9 km
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Ādī Gwa’idadCity
9.1 km
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Da’iro P’awlosCity
9.5 km
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BelezaCity
9.7 km
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Sium DzhumnukCity
10.3 km
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May MelegenCity
10.4 km
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Adi MeraniCity
11 km

Universities in Asmara

Asmara is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Asmara College of Health Sciences1999——
Orota Hospital———
University of Asmara1958——
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Largest cities in Eritrea

#1 Asmara563,930#2 Keren74,800#3 Himora46,100#4 Massawa23,100#5 Assab21,300
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Asmara?

Asmara has a population of 563,930. It ranks #1 in Eritrea by population.

What province or state is Asmara in?

Asmara is located in Maekel, Eritrea.

Where is Asmara located?

Asmara is located at coordinates 15.34° N, 38.93° E in Maekel, Eritrea.

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