Golluj
ጎልጅ Galoj قلوج | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 14°45′N 36°43′E / 14.750°N 36.717°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 (8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
| Climate | BSh |
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.
References
- Statoids.com, retrieved December 8, 2010