Haykota

Haykota
Town
Haykota

Location in Eritrea

Coordinates: 15°10′54″N 37°04′29″E / 15.18167°N 37.07472°E / 15.18167; 37.07472
Country Eritrea
Region Gash-Barka
District Haykota

Haykota is a small town in the western Gash-Barka region of Eritrea.

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

    Coordinates: 15°10′54″N 37°04′29″E / 15.18167°N 37.07472°E / 15.18167; 37.07472


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