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Dehalak’ Kebīr, Eritrea

Northern Red Sea · Eritrea

Dehalak’ Kebīr is a small town in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea with a population of 2,500. Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2,500 Population 14/sq mi density
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Asmara Timezone

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About Dehalak’ Kebīr

The Nocra prison camp was an Italian prison camp established on the island of Nocra, off the coast of Massawa, in Italian colony of Eritrea, that was used to intern political prisoners.

People

Population2,500
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Population2,500
Population Density14 / sq mi
Coordinates15.6833°, 40.0167°
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara
Country🇪🇷 Eritrea
State / ProvinceNorthern Red Sea
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (245 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dehalak’ Kebīr

Dehalak’ Kebīr is a small town in Eritrea (Northern Red Sea) with a population of 2,500. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Asmara.

Dehalak’ Kebīr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Eritrea avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Area184.2 sq mi (477.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates15.6833°N, 40.0167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below Eritrea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 31, 2025.

Aug 1, 2023 Eritrea M5.6 74 km
Jul 8, 2013 137 km W of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia M5.5 143 km
May 6, 1993 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.3 144 km
Jul 29, 2025 110 km W of Farasān, Saudi Arabia M5.2 149 km
May 10, 1993 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.1 139 km
Apr 28, 2024 30 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 33 km
Sep 18, 2013 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 70 km
Sep 11, 2019 128 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 100 km
Sep 13, 2023 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 77 km
Apr 10, 2006 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 129 km
May 13, 1993 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 144 km
May 11, 1993 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 132 km
Mar 25, 2011 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.8 53 km
May 2, 1993 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 123 km
Aug 2, 2023 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.8 92 km
May 3, 1993 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 144 km
Apr 27, 2024 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.7 44 km
Aug 2, 2023 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.7 90 km
May 2, 1993 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 139 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1884 OFFSHORE MASSAWA Earthquake 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 90 km
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 195 km
Tair, Jebel at Stratovolcano 244 m (801 ft) 2008 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
August 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
December 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Wettest

Dehalak’ Kebīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Dehalak’ Kebīr

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Massawa International AirportMSWMedium Airport
Dahlak Central AirfieldSmall Airport
Dahlak South AirfieldSmall Airport
Dahlak West AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Asmara

🇪🇷 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 Dehalak’ Kebīr

What is the population of Dehalak’ Kebīr?

Dehalak’ Kebīr has a population of 2,500 residents and is located in Eritrea. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 184.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dehalak’ Kebīr?

Dehalak’ Kebīr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches.

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