Berak
in Debub Region, Eritrea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
14.853 and 38.776 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 14° 51' 10" and E 38° 46' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Nakfa - ERN
Spoken languages:
Afar, Arabic, Tigrinya
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:42 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Asmara
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 am and 6:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-14.165 and -141.272 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tepukamaruia
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Eritrea in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Eritrea.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Eritrea. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Discover Berak

Berak in Debub Region is a place in Eritrea about 35 mi (or 56 km) south of Asmara, the country's capital city.

Current time in Berak is now 08:42 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Asmara with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports near Berak. The closest airport in Eritrea is Asmara International Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 51 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Aksum in Ethiopia at a distance of 50 mi (or 81 km).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mendefera, Mai-Mne, Asmara, Keren and Massawa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 27%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 17% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

21°C (69 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mendefera

Mendefera, formerly Adi Ugri, is the capital city of the Debub Region of Eritrea. The name Mendefera derives from the high hill in the center of the city and is a source of pride to Eritreans. It means 'no one dared' and is a reminder of the fierce resistance put up by the local people to the Italian colonialism.

Located at 14.8833, 38.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aksumite cities, Debub Region, Regional capitals in Eritrea, Populated places in Eritrea

Mendefera District

Mendefara Subregion is a subregion in the Debub (Southern) region of Eritrea. Its capital lies at Mendefera.

Located at 14.8833, 38.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Debub Region, Districts of Eritrea


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Barrak, Berak