Gash-Barka Region

region of Eritrea

Gash-Barka is a region in Eritrea. The capital city is Barentu. Other towns include Agordat (the former capital), Molki, Sebderat and Teseney.

Gash-Barka Zone
Zoba Gash-Barka
ዞባ ጋሽ ባርካ
منطقة القاش وبركا
Regione di Gasc-Barca
Gash-Barka Region in Eritrea
Gash-Barka Region in Eritrea
Coordinates: 15°15′N 37°30′E / 15.250°N 37.500°E / 15.250; 37.500
CountryEritrea
CapitalBarentu
Area
 • Total33,200 km2 (12,800 sq mi)
Population
 • Total1,103,742
 • Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeER-GB

The region also includes the following subregions: