Maekel Region

Central Zone Zoba Ma'akel
—  Zoba  —
Map of Eritrea with the Maekel Region highlighted
Country	Eritrea
Capital	Asmara
Government
- Administrator	Kahsai Ghebrehiwet
Area
- Total	1,300 km2 (501.9 sq mi)
Population
- Total	538,749
- Density	414.4/km2 (1,073.3/sq mi)

The Maekel Region (alternate spelling Maakel), known as the Regione Centrale in italian, is one of the six regions of Eritrea.

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.

Districts

The region also includes the following districts:

• Berikh
• Ghala Nefhi
• North Eastern
• Serejaka
• South Eastern
• South Western

References

• GeoHive

Coordinates: 15°20′N 38°55′E / 15.333°N 38.917°E / 15.333; 38.917