Agula
Agula is a town located in northern Ethiopia. Located in the Debubawi (Southern) Zone of the Tigray Region, it lies about 32 km northeast of Mekelle, just east of the Mekelle to Addis Ababa highway, and 25 km north of Qwiha. It has a latitude and longitude of 13°41′30″N 39°35′30″E with an elevation of 1,930 metres above sea level. It is one of three towns in Kilte Awulaelo woreda. Nearby is a stream and a pass (elevation 2,030 metres) which share the same name. Agula was an important station on the salt caravan route from Dallol west to Atsbi.
Agula | |
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Town | |
Agula Location within Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 13°41′30″N 39°35′30″E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Tigray |
| Zone | Misraqawi (Eastern) |
| Woreda | Kilte Awulaelo |
| Elevation | 1,930 m (6,330 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 4,636 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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