Maekel Region

Central Zone (Zoba Ma'akel)

Administration type	Zoba
Administrator	Tewelde Kelati
Capital	Asmara
Population	538,749
Surface Area	1,300 km²

Maekel, or Maakel, or the Central region is one of the six regions of Eritrea. It is the smallest region in area, and contains the major city and national capital, Asmara. The region is inland, and borders Anseba to the north-west, Northern Red Sea region to the north-east, Southern region to the south, and Gash-Barka to the west.

Much of the architecture in the region reflects the Italian colony that it was from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

The region also includes the following districts:

• Berikh
• Ghala Nefhi
• North Eastern
• Serejaka
• South Eastern
• South Western

Sources

• GeoHive

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Coordinates: 15°20′N 38°55′E / 15.333°N 38.917°E / 15.333; 38.917

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