Mekwenta
in Amhara, Ethiopia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
12.200 and 37.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 12° 11' 59" and E 37° 1' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Birr - ETB
Spoken languages:
Amharic, English, Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:25 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:10 am and 6:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-14.100 and -141.433 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tehekega
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Ethiopia in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ethiopia. Last Update: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Discover Mekwenta

Mekwenta in Amhara is a city in Ethiopia about 249 mi (or 400 km) north-west of Addis Ababa, the country's capital city.

Local time in Mekwenta is now 04:25 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Africa / Addis Ababa with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Mekwenta. The closest airport in Ethiopia is Gonder Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Ethiopia is Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region in a distance of 41 mi (or 67 km), North-East.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bahir Dar, Gedaref, Ad-Damazin, Mek'ele and Mai-Mne. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 13%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 6th of May 2024

28°C (82 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

29°C (84 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

29°C (84 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

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.

Delgi

Delgi is a town in western Ethiopia. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Tana in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:12|12|N|37|03|E||| |primary |name= }} and an elevation of 1785 meters above sea level. It is the only towns in Takusa woreda. A weekly ferry connects Delgi with Gorgora and Bahir Dar.

Located at 12.2, 37.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lake Tana, Populated places in the Amhara Region

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