Maekel Region
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| Central Zone Zoba Ma'akel |
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| Country | Eritrea |
| Capital | Asmara |
| Government | |
| • Administrator | Kahsai Ghebrehiwet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,300 km2 (501.9 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,053,254 |
| • Density | 810.2/km2 (2,098.4/sq mi) |
The Maekel Region (alternate spelling Maakel), known as the Regione Centrale in italian, is one of the six regions of Eritrea.
[edit] Overview
It is the smallest region in area, and contains the major city and national capital, Asmara. Maekel is situated inland, and borders Anseba to the north-west, the Northern Red Sea region to the north-east, the Southern (Debub) region to the south, and Gash-Barka to the west.
Much of the architecture in the region reflects Italian colonial influences.
[edit] Districts
The region also includes the following districts:
[edit] References
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Coordinates: 15°20′N 38°55′E / 15.333°N 38.917°E
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