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Delve into Dessa in Ethiopia
Dessa in the region of Tigray Region is located in Ethiopia - some 324 mi or ( 522 km ) North of Addis Ababa , the country's capital .
Local time in Dessa is now 09:19 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Al Hudaydah, Jizan, Djibouti, Yese'a, and T'irk'e. While being here, you might want to check out Al Hudaydah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Dessa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Atsbi Wenberta
Atsbi Wenberta (or Atsbi) is one of the woredas in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Misraqawi Zone at the eastern edge of the Ethiopian highlands, Atsbi Wenberta is bordered on the south by the Debub Misraqawi (Southeastern) Zone, on the west by Kilte Awulaelo, on the north by Saesi Tsaedaemba, and on the east by the Afar Region. The administrative center of this woreda is Atsbi; other towns in Atsbi Wenberta include Haik Mesahil.
Located at 13.67 39.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Enderta (woreda)
Enderta is one of the woredas in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. It was named for the former Enderta province, which was later merged into Tigray Province.
Located at 13.50 39.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Abala, Ethiopia
Abala is one of the woredas in the Afar Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Administrative Zone 2, Abala is located at the base of the eastern escarpment of the Ethiopian highlands, and bordered on the south by Megale, on the west by the Tigray Region, on the north by Berhale, on the northeast by Afdera, and on the east by Erebti. The major town in Abala is Abala.
Located at 13.50 40.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Wukro Chirkos
Wukro Chirkos is a monolithic church in northern Ethiopia, on the northern edge of the town of Wukro near the main highway. From the time members of the British expedition of 1868 reported its existence until the early 20th century, it was the only rock-hewn church known to the outside world. Wukro Chirkos is dedicated to the child martyr Quiricus of Tarsus. Due to its location, this church remains the most accessible example of these structures.
Located at 13.80 39.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 32 km away
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