Mek’ele

Mek’ele is an electrical substation in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mekele and Quiha.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is in the Tigrayan Highlands in . It is the capital of the region and has a population of 200,000.

Town
Kwiha is a town located in Tigray Regional State, . has the biggest airport in Tigray which is called Alula Aba Nega airport. The name comes from the local word for willows, which are abundant in the area. is situated 8 km southeast of Mek’ele.

Mek’ele

Latitude
13.54095° or 13° 32′ 27″ north
Longitude
39.5107° or 39° 30′ 39″ east
Operator
Ethiopian Electric Power
Open location code
7G5XGGR6+97
Open­Street­Map ID
way 180619166
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