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Bahir Dar

Africa

Bahir Dar, whose name means sea shore, is the capital city of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia, on the southern shore of Lake Tana, source of the Blue Nile. Known as one of Ethiopia's leading tourist destinations, the city draws visitors to the ancient island monasteries scattered across Lake Tana and to the nearby Blue Nile Falls, alongside its role as a regional administrative and commercial hub.

Facts
Population
640,000 1
Area (sq km)
213.44 1
Population Estimate Year
2024 1
Elevation (m)
1800 1
Latitude
11.6 degrees north 1
Longitude
37.383 degrees east 1
Sources
1. Bahir Dar (Wikipedia)
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  • Infobox, Population (2024)
    Total 640,000
  • Infobox, Population header
    Population (2024)
  • Infobox, Area, Total
    Total 213.44 km2 (82.41 sq mi)
  • Infobox, Elevation
    1,800 m (5,900 ft)
  • Infobox, Coordinates
    11.600°N 37.383°E
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