Agordat
This tiny commercial hub in western Eritrea, Agordat sits alongside the Barka River and once served as the capital of the Barka province. The town holds a large mosque and is known as a centre for livestock and gold. It also carries historical weight as a cradle of the Eritrean revolution, with mountains accessible nearby.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population8,857
- Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.6 km2.9 mi
Nearest airports
Agordat: quick answers
Where is Agordat?
Agordat is in Eritrea.
How do you get to Agordat?
The nearest airport is Asmara (ASM), about 2 hr 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Agordat?
The warmest month is May, averaging 32°C89°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is August, with about 110 mm4.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Agordat?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.