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Senafe subregion

Coordinates: 14°42′N 39°25′E / 14.700°N 39.417°E / 14.700; 39.417
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Senafe
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Country Eritrea
RegionDebub
CapitalSenafe
Time zoneUTC+3 (GMT +3)

Senafe subregion is a subregion in the Debub (Southern) region (Zoba Debub) of Eritrea. Its capital is Senafe, and high points include Emba Soira.

Overview

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Lying on the edge of the Ethiopian Highlands, the district is inhabited by the Tigrinya and the Saho.

Senafe is known for the ruins of Metera (also known as Balaw Kalaw), the monolithic church of Enda-Tsadkan.

References

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14°42′N 39°25′E / 14.700°N 39.417°E / 14.700; 39.417