Metera

Metera is a town in , . Metera is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Matara.

Archaeological site
Photo: Sailko, CC BY 3.0.
Metera, also known as Balaw Kalaw, is a small town and important archeological site located in the Debub Region of . Situated a few kilometers south of , it was a major city in the Dʿmt and Aksumite kingdoms.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Senafe.

Photo: Sailko, CC BY 3.0.
is a market town in southern , on the edge of the Eritrean Highlands ሶይራ. The name Sanafe driven from yemeni words.The surrounding area is inhabited by the Saho people and the Tigrinya people.

Metera

Latitude
14.68768° or 14° 41′ 16″ north
Longitude
39.41863° or 39° 25′ 7″ east
Open location code
7G6XMCQ9+3F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6083931157
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to French—“Metera” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “مطرا”
  • French: “Matara”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Metera”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hahaylo and ‘Hamās/ ’Hamēs.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Emba Metera and مستشفى صنعفي.

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