Golluj

Golluj (Tigre/Tigrinya: ጎልጅ; Arabic: غلخ) is a town in Eritrea. Located in the south-western Gash-Barka region, it is the capital of the Golluj district. Golluj has more arable land per-capita than any other place in Eritrea; therefore, most often it is referred to as the bread basket of Eritrea within the Gash-Barka region. It is very ethnically diverse with vibrant cultures living together in harmony. In addition, the Golluj sub-division consists of many small towns, such as Omahajer, Gergef, Tebeldiya and Gerset.

Country Eritrea

Elevation

650 m (2,130 ft)

Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

ClimateBSh

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ጎልጅ Galoj قلوج
Town
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Coordinates: 14°45′N 36°43′E
Country	Eritrea
Region	Gash-Barka
District	Golluj
Government
• Type	Republic
Area
• Total	3,250 km2 (1,250 sq mi)
Elevation	650 m (2,130 ft)
Population  (2013)
• Total	100,000
• Density	3/km2 (7.8/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)
• Summer (DST)	+3
Climate	BSh

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