Bay of Hawakil

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]

Bay of Hawakil
Bay of Hawakil
Location in Eritrea
Coordinates15°0′N 40°13′E
Native nameHowakil Bay
Ocean/sea sourcesRed Sea
Basin countriesEritrea
Max. length26 km (16 mi)
Max. width57 km (35 mi)
IslandsHawakil Islands[1]
SettlementsFiok, Akilo and Boholo

Geography

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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