Barentu, Eritrea

Barentu, Eritrea

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Barentu ( _ti. ባረንቱ) is a town in south-western Eritrea, lying south of Agordat. It is mainly inhabited by the Nilotic Kunama people. It is located in the Gash-Barka Zone of Eritrea.The town has typically been a center of mining and agricultural activities for the area. The town suffered major damage during the Eritrean-Ethiopian War but has since under gone reconstruction.

Nearby towns and villages include Tauda (8.0 nm), Alegada (6.9 nm), Dedda (7.2 nm), Augana (3.2 nm), Cona (5.7 nm) and Daghilo (7.8 nm).

References

* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/ER/0/Barentu.html FallingRain
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