Keren, Eritrea
Keren (Tigrinya and Tigre: ከረን, Italian: Cheren), historically known as Sanhit, is the second-largest city in Eritrea. It is situated around 91 kilometres (57 mi) northwest of Asmara at an elevation of 1,590 metres (5,220 ft) above sea-level. The city sprawls on a wide basin surrounded by granitic mountains on all sides. It serves as the capital of the Anseba Region, and is home to a number of ethnic groups including the Bilen people and Tigre people.
Keren
ከረን | |
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City | |
Keren Location in Eritrea | |
| Coordinates: 15°46′40″N 38°27′29″E | |
| Country | Eritrea |
| Region | Anseba |
| District | Keren |
| Elevation | 1,590 m (5,220 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • City | 120,000 |
| • Metro | 146,483 |
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