Wolleka
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.
- Type: Village
- Description: village in Amhara, Ethiopia
- Also known as: “Falasha village” and “ወለቃ / Weleka”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Dawit’s Hall.
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 4 km south of Wolleka.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gondar.
Gondar
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.
Wolleka
- Category: locality
- Location: Amhara, Ethiopia, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
12.64355° or 12° 38′ 37″ north
Longitude
37.47716° or 37° 28′ 38″ east
Open location code
7G4VJFVG+CV
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
Wikidata ID
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Zulu—“Wolleka” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Gonder Junction and Welek’a.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Woleka St. Bata Church and Abune Aregawi.
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