Amhara Region district, Ethiopia

Places to visit near Dejen

Dejen is a town in Amhara Region district, Ethiopia, home to about 11,739 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 37 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see place is Mount Choqa (85 km).

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Dejen at a glance

Location
Amhara Region district, Ethiopia
Population
about 11,739
Coordinates
10.1667° N, 38.1333° E
Places within 50 km
51
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dejen

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Churches near Dejen

124 churches within 100 km of Dejen. The closest is EOTC - East Dejen Abreham & Holy Saviour Cathedral Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dejen

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dejen. The closest is Gobayt (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dejen

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dejen. The closest is Regreg (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Dejen

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dejen. The closest is Tekle Haymanot Arch (60 km). Best time: october to february.

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    All places near Dejen by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dejen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches37124EOTC - East Dejen Abreham & Holy Saviour Cathedral Church (3 km)
    Other attractions813Dejen Bilal Mosqe (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29Gobayt (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Regreg (28 km)
    Forts & heritage02Tekle Haymanot Arch (60 km)
    Waterfalls01K’īlē Āba Debas Fwafwatē (83 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Muga Hāyk’ (68 km)
    Buddhist sites01EOTC - Borena Gion Abay Asqets Saint Arsema Unity Monastery (86 km)
    Parks01አቶዋ ሰፈር （አቶ ሀዋዝ ሰፈር） (99 km)

    Dejen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dejen?

    Dejen Bilal Mosqe (attraction, about 2 km), Gobayt (viewpoint, about 28 km), Dejen Anwar Mosqe (attraction, about 3 km), EOTC - East Dejen Abreham & Holy Saviour Cathedral Church (church, about 3 km), Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo - Dejen Saint Michael Church (church, about 4 km), Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo - East Dejen Kidane Mihret Church (church, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dejen?

    51 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 8 other attractions, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Dejen?

    EOTC - East Dejen Abreham & Holy Saviour Cathedral Church, about 3 km by road; Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo - Dejen Saint Michael Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dejen?

    Gobayt, about 28 km by road; Ch’elenk’o K’aroda YeTerara Ch’af (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dejen?

    Regreg, about 28 km by road; Megela Regreg (28 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dejen?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Dejen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dejen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dejen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.