Eastern Zone
ዞባ ምብራቕ | |
|---|---|
 Eastern Tigray location in Ethiopia | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Region |  Tigray |
| Largest city | Adigrat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13,268.99 km2 (5,123.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 est.) | |
| • Total | 862,348 [1] |
The Eastern Zone (Tigrinya: ዞባ ምብራቕ) is a zone in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. It is bordered on the east by the Afar Region, on the south by the South Eastern Zone, on the west by the Central Zone and on the north by Eritrea. Its highest point is Mount Asimba (3,250 m). Towns and cities in the Eastern Zone include Adigrat, Atsbi, Hawzen, and Wukro.
- ^ a b Geohive: Ethiopia Archived 2012-08-05 at the Wayback Machine