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Haykota

Coordinates: 15°10′54″N 37°04′29″E / 15.18167°N 37.07472°E / 15.18167; 37.07472
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Haykota
هاكوتا
Town
Haykota is located in Eritrea
Haykota
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
RegionGash-Barka
DistrictHaykota
ClimateBSh

Haykota (Arabic: هاكوتا) is a small town in the western Gash-Barka region of Eritrea.

Overview

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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

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A dairy co-op that was built in the town plays a significant part in the local economy.

References

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