Mek'ele, Tigray

Ethiopia

Regional capital13.4967° N, 39.4753° E

Mek'ele is a regional capital in Tigray, Ethiopia. The recorded population is 457,900.

Population457,900

ProvinceTigray

Coordinates13.4967° N, 39.4753° E

CountryEthiopia

Rank in Ethiopia#4 of 11,113

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At coordinates 13.50° N, 39.48° E, Mek'ele lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Tigray in Ethiopia.

Mek'ele has 457,900 inhabitants, making it the #4 most populated locality in Ethiopia out of 11,113 registered.

The Tigray region of Ethiopia is home to Mek'ele and other cities such as Ādīgrat, Inda Silasē, Aksum. Mek'ele has 457,900 inhabitants.

Mek'ele is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Mekelle University	1991	—	—

Mek'ele has a population of 457,900. It ranks #4 in Ethiopia by population.

Mek'ele is located in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Mek'ele is located at coordinates 13.50° N, 39.48° E in Tigray, Ethiopia.

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