Central Region (Eritrea) facts for kids
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Central Region
إقليم المركزية ዞባ ማእከል
Iqlim al-Merkezhia Zoba Maekel Regione Centrale
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Region
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Central Region in Eritrea
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| Country |  Eritrea |
| Capital | Asmara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,300 km2 (500 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,053,254 |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | ER-MA |
The Central Region is an important administrative area, also known as a zoba, located in the middle of Eritrea. Eritrea is a country found in the Horn of Africa. The main city and capital of this region is Asmara. Asmara is also the capital city of all of Eritrea! This region is sometimes called the Ma'ekel Region or Maakel Region. It was officially created on April 15, 1996.
Parts of the Central Region
The Central Region is divided into smaller sections called subregions. Think of these like smaller districts or areas within a larger region. These subregions help manage the different parts of the region and its communities.
- Berikh
- Ghala Nefhi
- North Eastern
- North Western
- Serejaka
- South Eastern
- South Western
Images for kids
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A view of Asmara in the 1940s
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See also
In Spanish: Región Central (Eritrea) para niños
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