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Ak’ordat, Eritrea

Gash-Barka · Eritrea

Ak’ordat is a small city in Gash-Barka, Eritrea with a population of 8,857. Elevation: 2,008 ft (612 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).

8,857 Population 29/sq mi density
2,008 ft Elevation 612 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 29°C
13.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Asmara Timezone

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About Ak’ordat

Agordat is a city in Gash-Barka, Eritrea. It was the capital of the former Barka Province, which was situated between the present-day Gash-Barka and Anseba regions.

People

Population8,857
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (29°C)
Rain13.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Population8,857
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Coordinates15.5480°, 37.8829°
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara
Country🇪🇷 Eritrea
State / ProvinceGash-Barka
Average Temperature83°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation13.3 inches (338 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ak’ordat

Ak’ordat is a small city in Eritrea (Gash-Barka) with a population of 8,857. The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet (612 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Asmara.

Ak’ordat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.4°F
54% above Eritrea avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Area307.5 sq mi (796.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates15.5480°N, 37.8829°W
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"
65% below Eritrea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2025.

Feb 20, 1996 34 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea M4.5 144 km
Feb 22, 2025 32 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea M4.3 141 km
Jan 8, 2007 88 km NNE of Keren, Eritrea M4.1 145 km
Apr 25, 2008 50 km NE of Keren, Eritrea M4.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.3 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.6 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 1.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
November 83°F (29°C) 0.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest

Ak’ordat has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 78°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Ak’ordat

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Omal Hotel

Monuments in Ak’ordat

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai caduti نصب تذكاري للحرب

Train Stations in Ak’ordat

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akordat
Ex Mai Adarte

Bus Stations in Ak’ordat

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ER #459883945

Airports Near Ak’ordat

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agordat AirportSmall Airport
Barentu AirportSmall Airport
Keren AirfieldSmall Airport
Kerkebet AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ak’ordat

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
كنيسة
ኣቆርዳት أغوردات الجامع الكبير

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Asmara
Elevation
615 m (2,018 ft)

🇪🇷 About Eritrea

Capital Asmara
Population 6,209,262
Area 121,320 km²
GDP per capita $689
HDI 0.503
Life expectancy 68.6 years
Internet users 20.0%
Urban population 34.7%
Currency ERN (Nakfa)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Calling code +291
TLD .er
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ak’ordat

What is the population of Ak’ordat?

Ak’ordat has a population of 8,857 residents and is located in Eritrea. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 307.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ak’ordat?

Ak’ordat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.3 inches.

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