Haykota
Haykota (Arabic: هاكوتا) is a small town in the western Gash-Barka region of Eritrea.
Haykota
هاكوتا | |
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Town | |
  Haykota Location in Eritrea | |
| Coordinates: 15°10′54″N 37°04′29″E | |
| Country |  Eritrea |
| Region | Gash-Barka |
| District | Haykota |
| Climate | BSh |
Overview
The town is situated near the location of a monument erected to memorialize Hamid Idris Awate, the man who started the Eritrean War of Independence.
Economy
A dairy co-op that was built in the town plays a significant part in the local economy.
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