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Administrative Zone 3

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Administrative Zone 3 is a second-order administrative division in Afar, Ethiopia with 194,635 inhabitants, at 572 m elevation. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 220 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Combolcha Airport, about 145 km away.

Also known as: Afar · Zone 3 · Afar Zone 3

Overview

Gabi Rasu is zone in Afar Region, Ethiopia.

It is located in Afar Region, Ethiopia.

It covers about 6,594 square kilometre.

Also known as: Administrative Zone 3

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Locator map

Locator map Ethiopia Afar Zone 3.PNG

Basic Data

  • Country Ethiopia
  • Located in Afar Region
  • Area 6,594 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 0' 32" N, 40° 28' 26" E
  • Elevation DEM: 572 m
  • Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 194,635
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Birr (ETB)
  • Phone Prefix +251

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Alternate Names

Afar
Zone 3
Afar Zone 3

Weather in Administrative Zone 3

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Administrative Zone 3, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 38.0 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 W/m2.

Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 27.4 1.2 357 26 1,011.4 - / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
6h 30.4 0.2 67 24 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 143.7 n/a
12h 38.0 6.2 25 10 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 4 908.9 n/a
18h 32.8 6.0 56 20 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 173.0 n/a
Tomorrow 26.8 1.8 284 36 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 32 0.0 n/a
30h 30.3 1.3 30 31 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 3 143.4 n/a
36h 37.4 6.0 15 12 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 2 903.1 n/a
42h 32.7 6.0 37 24 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 15 170.0 n/a
Sunday 28.3 1.5 339 37 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
54h 31.3 4.3 34 32 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 140.6 n/a
60h 36.8 5.1 24 18 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 21 888.5 n/a
66h 32.8 4.9 43 26 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 21 141.6 n/a
Monday 28.3 1.4 317 36 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Administrative Zone 3?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 38.0 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Administrative Zone 3 today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Administrative Zone 3?
Local time is 11:07. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Administrative Zone 3?
Administrative Zone 3 is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Administrative Zone 3?
Population about 194,635.
What is the elevation of Administrative Zone 3?
DEM 572 m.
Where is Administrative Zone 3 located?
It is at 10.00902, 40.47394 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Administrative Zone 3 in?
It is in Ethiopia.

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Last updated 2011-04-06
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7732968
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