Bay of Hawakil[2] or Howakil Bay[3] is a bay on the Red Sea, on the coast of Eritrea. The bay is full of islands.[1]
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Coordinates | 15°0′N 40°13′E |
Native name | Howakil Bay (Tigrinya) |
Ocean/sea sources | Red Sea |
Basin countries | Eritrea |
Max. length | 26 km (16 mi) |
Max. width | 57 km (35 mi) |
Islands | Hawakil Islands[1] |
Settlements | Fiok, Akilo and Boholo |
The Bay of Hawakil is located about 120 km east of Asmara. It is open towards the northeast and the Hawakil Islands fill the bay. The easternmost headland is Ras Herbe and the northernmost Ras Lamma Tacaito. The settlements of Fiok, Akilo and Boholo lie on the western shore of the bay.[2]
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