Southern Region (Eritrea)
Southern Region is a region of Eritrea. It is also known as Debub Region. The capital city is Mendefera. The region was formed on 15 April 1996, from the historical provinces of Serae and Akele Guzai.
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Zoba Debub ዞባ ደቡብ المنطقة الجنوبية Regione del Sud | |
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 Debub Region in Eritrea | |
| Coordinates: 14°48′N 39°00′E / 14.800°N 39.000°ECoordinates: 14°48′N 39°00′E / 14.800°N 39.000°E | |
| Country | Eritrea |
| Capital | Mendefera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,000 km2 (3,000 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,476,765 |
| • Density | 185/km2 (478/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | ER-DU |
Mount Soira 3,018 m (9,902 ft), the highest point in Eritrea, is in the region.
The region has the following subregions: