Korem

Korem (Amharic: ኮረም) (alternative forms include Ofla, Kworem, Quoram) is a town and separate woreda in Tigray, Ethiopia. Located on the eastern edge of the Ethiopian highlands in the Southern Zone of the Tigray Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 12°30′N 39°31′E with an elevation of 2539 meters above sea level and is located along Ethiopian Highway 2. Korem is located in the endorheic basin of the Afar Triangle. The streams near Korem do not reach the ocean. Lake Hashenge is located six kilometers to the north of Korem. The town of Korem is surrounded by Ofla woreda.

Korem
ኮረም
Quoram, Kworam
Town and woreda
Korem
Location within Ethiopia
Coordinates: 12°30′N 39°31′E
Country Ethiopia
ZoneSouthern Tigray Woreda
Elevation
2,539 m (Tigray Region ft)
Population
 (2007)
  Total16,856
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
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