Adigrat
Adigrat (Tigrinya: ዓዲግራት ⓘ, ʿaddigrat, also called ʿAddi Grat) is a city and separate woreda in Tigray Region of Ethiopia. It is located in the Misraqawi Zone at longitude and latitude 14°16′N 39°27′E, with an elevation of 2,457 metres (8,061 ft) above sea level and below a high ridge to the west. Adigrat is a strategically important gateway to Eritrea and the Red Sea. Adigrat was part of Ganta Afeshum woreda before a separate woreda was created for the city. Currently, Adigrat serves as the capital of the Eastern Tigray zone.
Adigrat
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Clockwise from top: Adigrat panoramic view, Cathedral of the Holy Savior, Debre Damo Monastery, typical street, downtown. | |
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| Coordinates: 14°16′N 39°27′E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Tigray |
| Zone | Misraqawi (Eastern) |
| Woreda | Adigrat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.77 km2 (7.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,457 m (8,061 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 57,588 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 116,193 |
| • Density | 3,703/km2 (9,590/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (EAT) |
| Post Code | 20 |
| Area code | (+251) 34 |
| Website | www |
Adigrat is one of the most important cities of Tigray, which evolved from earlier political centers and camps of regional governors. Antalo, Aläqot and Adigrat were a few of them. The decline of Antalo was followed by the rise of Adigrat as another prominent, yet short-lived, capital of Tigray. It used to serve as the capital of Agame.