Al’gata
in Gash-Barka Region, Eritrea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Aksum (Unesco heritage, 88 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
15.397 and 38.714 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 15° 23' 47" and E 38° 42' 49"
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: 06:43 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Asmara
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 am and 6:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-15.830 and -140.896 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Teana
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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Discover Al’gata

Al’gata in Gash-Barka Region is a city in Eritrea about 15 mi (or 24 km) west of Asmara, the country's capital city.

Local time in Al’gata is now 06:43 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Asmara with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Al’gata. The closest airport in Eritrea is Asmara International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Aksum in Ethiopia at a distance of 88 mi (or 141 km).

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 18%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

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.

Hazega

Hazega is a small village in Central Eritrea located in the former province of Hamasien. It is located approximately 12 miles (16 km) north-west from the capital city, Asmara, and 35 miles (56 km) south-east of Keren. It is an entirely Christian village inhabited by the Tigrinya speaking people of Eritrea. The village is located some kilometres west of Emba Derho close to the Anseba river and east of Tsazega at an altitude of 2323m.

Located at 15.3667, 38.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Eritrea