Dahlak Subregion

Dahlak
Subregion
Country	Eritrea
Region	Northern Red Sea
Capital	Jimhil
Area
• Total	900 km2 (300 sq mi)
Population
• Total	2,500
Time zone	GMT +3 (UTC+3)

Dahlak Subregion is a subregion in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea. It is the administrative subregion that covers the islands of the Dahlak Archipelago. The capital lies at Jimhil.

Overview

Dahlak Subregion consists of two large and 124 small islands. Only four of the islands are permanently inhabited, of which Dahlak Kebir is the largest and most populated. The islands are a home for diverse marine life and sea-birds, and attract some tourists.

The archipelago's inhabitants speak Dahlik. Some of the islands can be reached by boat from Massawa.

Other inhabited islands of the district, besides Dahlak Kebir are: Dhuladhiya, Dissei, Dehil (Dohul), Erwa, Harat, Hermil, Isra-Tu, Nahaleg (Nahleg), Nora (Norah) and Shumma, although only Dissei, Dehil and Nora are permanently inhabited.

Administrative Subdivision

Dhalak Subregion is administratively subdivided into eight villages:

1. Aranat
2. Cumbeiba
3. Debe'aluwa
4. Jimhil
5. Nokra
6. Port Smyth
7. Sahelia
8. Sceic Abdo Raama

References

• Subregions of Eritrea