Gura’e
in Debub Region, Eritrea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Aksum (Unesco heritage, 65 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
15.015 and 39.060 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 15° 0' 54" and E 39° 3' 36"
Currency and Currency Code:
Nakfa - ERN
Spoken languages:
Afar, Arabic, Tigrinya
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:36 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Asmara
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 5:51 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-15.830 and -140.896 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Teana
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Eritrea in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Eritrea.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Eritrea. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Gura’e

Gura’e in Debub Region is a city in Eritrea about 24 mi (or 38 km) south of Asmara, the country's capital.

Local time in Gura’e is now 06:36 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Asmara with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Gura’e. The closest airport in Eritrea is Asmara International Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Aksum in Ethiopia at a distance of 65 mi (or 105 km).

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mendefera, Asmara, Mai-Mne, Massawa and Keren. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 7% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (65 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

9th Bomb Squadron

The 9th Bomb Squadron (9 BS) is a squadron of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the 7th Operations Group, Air Combat Command, stationed at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The squadron is equipped with the B-1B Lancer bomber. Formed in June 1917, the 9 BS is the oldest bomb squadron in the Air Force. During World War I, the squadron was the first American night reconnaissance squadron to be organized.

Located at 15.0205, 39.0354 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military units and formations of the United States in World War II, Military units and formations in Texas, Bombardment squadrons of the United States Air Force, Aviation units and formations of the United States in World War I

B-17 Flying Fortress units of the United States Army Air Forces

This is a list of United States Army Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortress units of the United States Army Air Forces including variants and other historical information. Heavy bomber training organizations primarily under II Bomber Command in the United States and non-combat units are not included. The B-17 Flying Fortress was perhaps the most well-known American heavy bomber of the Second World War.

Located at 15.0205, 39.0354 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lists of military units and formations of World War II, United States Army Air Forces lists


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gura’i, Gura, Gura’e