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