Welek’a

Welek’a is a locality in Amhara, Ethiopia and has an elevation of 2,185 metres. Welek’a is situated nearby to the locality Gonder Junction, as well as near the village Wolleka.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fasil Ghebbi and Dawit’s Hall.

Fasil Ghebbi

Park

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

The Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress located in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. Fasil Ghebbi is situated 3 km southwest of Welek’a.

Dawit’s Hall

Ruins

The Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress located in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. Dawit’s Hall is situated 3 km southwest of Welek’a.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wolleka and Gondar.

Wolleka

Village

Photo: Baronnet, CC BY-SA 2.5.

Wolleka is a village in Ethiopia, near Gondar, with a latitude and longitude of. The village is located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region.

Gondar

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

Gondar is a historic royal city of Ethiopia, in the northern Amhara region. It was the home of many emperors and princesses who ruled the country from the 12th century to the last decade of the 20th century, including Suseneos, Fasiledes, Empress Mentwab, Iyasu I, Tewodros II and Empress Taitu.

Welek’a

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Welek’A”
Location: Amhara, Ethiopia, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude

12.63333° or 12° 38′ north

Longitude

37.48333° or 37° 29′ east

Elevation

2,185 metres (7,169 feet)

Open location code

7G4VJFMM+88

OpenStreetMap ID

node 1150901830

OpenStreetMap feature

place=locality

GeoNames ID

326388

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