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Barentu, Eritrea
Gash-Barka · Eritrea
Barentu is a small city in Gash-Barka, Eritrea with a population of 15,891. Elevation: 3,310 ft (1,009 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Barentu
Barentu is a town in north-western Eritrea, lying south of Agordat, and is the capital of Gash-Barka Region. The town is integrated with different types of tribes: Kunama, Nara, Tigre and Tigrinya being the most dominant.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,891 |
| Population Density | 52 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,310 ft (1,009 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1058°, 37.5907° |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
| Country | 🇪🇷 Eritrea |
| State / Province | Gash-Barka |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.0 inches (533 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barentu
Barentu is a small city in Eritrea (Gash-Barka) with a population of 15,891. The city sits at an elevation of 3,310 feet (1,009 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Asmara.
Climate in Barentu
Barentu has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (31.4°C), the coldest is Aug (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 874 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Eritrea avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,310 ft (1,009 m) |
| Area | 307.5 sq mi (796.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1058°N, 37.5907°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Barentu has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Farmers Markets in Barentu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enda Tokharir (old market) |
Hotels in Barentu
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Barentu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barentu
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Barentu
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agordat Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barentu Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barentu
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Nour Mosque | |
| Bilal mosque |
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What is the population of Barentu?
Barentu has a population of 15,891 residents and is located in Eritrea. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 307.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Barentu?
Barentu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.