Haykota

Haykota (Arabic: هاكوتا) is a small town in the western Gash-Barka region of Eritrea.

Haykota
هاكوتا
Town
Haykota is located in Eritrea
Haykota
Haykota
Location in Eritrea
Coordinates: 15°10′54″N 37°04′29″E
Country Eritrea
RegionGash-Barka
DistrictHaykota
ClimateBSh

Overview

The town is situated near the location of a monument erected to memorialize Hamid Idris Awate, the man who started the Eritrean War of Independence.

Economy

A dairy co-op that was built in the town plays a significant part in the local economy.

References

    15°10′54″N 37°04′29″E


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