Dahlak Subregion Explained

Dahlak
Mapsize:200px
Mapsize1:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Northern Red Sea
Subdivision Type2:Capital
Subdivision Name2:Jimhil
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:900
Population Total:2500
Timezone:GMT +3
Utc Offset:+3

Dahlak Subregion is a subregion in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea. It is the administrative subregion that covers the islands of the Dahlak Archipelago. The capital lies at Jimhil.

Overview

Dahlak Subregion consists of two large and 124 small islands. Only four of the islands are permanently inhabited, of which Dahlak Kebir is the largest and most populated. The islands are a home for diverse marine life and sea-birds, and attract some tourists.

The archipelago's inhabitants speak Dahlik. Some of the islands can be reached by boat from Massawa.

Other inhabited islands of the district, besides Dahlak Kebir are: Dhuladhiya, Dissei, Dehil (Dohul), Erwa, Harat, Hermil, Isra-Tu, Nahaleg (Nahleg), Nora (Norah) and Shumma, although only Dissei, Dehil and Nora are permanently inhabited.

Administrative Subdivision

Dhalak Subregion is administratively subdivided into eight villages:[1]

  1. Aranat
  2. Cumbeiba
  3. Debe'aluwa
  4. Jimhil
  5. Nokra
  6. Port Smyth
  7. Sahelia
  8. Sceic Abdo Raama

References Akrur Eritrea

15.8333°N 52°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jelal Y. Aberra: Eritrean Authority Personnel . 2014-08-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130718002157/http://www.jeberti.com/pdf/Salih%20%20Abdellah%20%20(TGRINYA)%2027-8-2011.pdf . 2013-07-18 . dead .