Debre Tabor
Debre Tabor served as the capital of Ethiopia in the 19th century under Emperor Tewodros and then Emperor Yohannes IV, and the church of Debre Lueluan Medhanealem — founded by Tewodros and still the episcopal seat of the South Gondar diocese — remains a central landmark. The city was established in the 14th century by Emperor Zara Yaqob's predecessor Seyfe Arad, with the Tabor Iyesus church built on the surrounding mountain. Set among mountains a short drive from Lake Tana, Debre Tabor carries a substantial place in Ethiopian imperial history.
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- Population125,300
- Nearest water from center 17 km10 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi
Nearest airports
Debre Tabor: quick answers
Where is Debre Tabor?
Debre Tabor is in Ethiopia.
How do you get to Debre Tabor?
The nearest airport is Debre Tabor (DBT), about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Debre Tabor?
The warmest month is April, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 14°C58°F. The wettest month is August, with about 814 mm32.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Debre Tabor?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Debre Tabor?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Wereta.