1. WELCOME TO KEREN !!

2. BASIC FACTS OF KEREN CITY
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3. Keren is the Capital city of Anseba Region and the 3rd largest city in Eritrea, next to Asmara and Massawa.
Keren is one of the major agricultural centers of Eritrea, particularly for fruits and vegetables.

4. MEANING OF “KEREN” ….. Mountain
FOUNDED During 16th Century, by local herdsmen
LOCATION 91 km North West of Asmara (Capital City of Eritrea)

5. Keren is situated at an eleveation of 1,390 m.a.s.l.
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CLIMATE
Keren enjoys a moderate climate and a bright sunshine through out the year.
ALTITUDE
Keren is situated at an eleveation of 1,390 m.a.s.l.

6. - Number Administrative Areas 7 - Number of Sub-urban Villages 15
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP
- Number Administrative Areas 7
- Number of Sub-urban Villages
POPULATION SIZE
- Number of House Holds 17,917
- Individuals ,024
ETHNIC COMPOSITION
- Tigre %
- Tigrigna %
- Bilen %
- Others … %

7. - Small scale industries TOURISM SITES AND FACILITIES
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RELEGION
- Christians %
- Muslims %
LIVELYHOOD
- Agro-pasteralism
- Trade
- Small scale industries
TOURISM SITES AND FACILITIES
- Good hotel faciliets
- Many toursit attraction areas
- Colonial heritages and architectures

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HOUSING STYELS
Keren possesses a blend of Traditional houses, Modern houses and Stylish Italian Architecture.
TRANSPORTATION
Taxis, mini-buses, pickup trucks and bicycles are the most common means of transportation in Keren. Camels and Donkyes also play a major role in transporting fruits and vegetables, especially from the Sub-Urban villages.

9. All in one road: a camel, a car, a bicycle and pedsterians