Anseba Region facts for kids
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Anseba Region
إقليم عنسبا ዞባ ኣንሰባ
Iqlim 'Anseba Zoba 'Anseba Regione dell'Anseba
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Anseba Region in Eritrea
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| Country |  Eritrea |
| Capital | Keren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23,200 km2 (9,000 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 893,587 |
| • Density | 38.52/km2 (99.76/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | ER-AN |
The Anseba Region is one of the six main areas, or regions, that make up the country of Eritrea. It is located in the northwestern part of Eritrea. The biggest and most important city in this region is Keren, which serves as its capital. The region gets its name from the Anseba River, an important river that flows through this area.
Administration
The Anseba Region is divided into ten smaller areas called subregions. These subregions help manage the different parts of the region.
- Adi Tekelezan Subregion
- Asmat Subregion
- Elabered Subregion
- Geleb Subregion
- Hagaz Subregion
- Halhal Subregion
- Habero Subregion
- Keren Subregion
- Kerkebet Subregion
- Sela Subregion
Images for kids
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A typical house with mountain range in the background
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See also
In Spanish: Región de Anseba para niños
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