| Tiyo طع / طيعوا T'í'o | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Tiyo طع / طيعوا Location in Eritrea | |
| Coordinates: 14°41′27″N40°57′56″E / 14.69083°N 40.96556°E Coordinates: 14°41′27″N40°57′56″E / 14.69083°N 40.96556°E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Southern Red Sea |
| District | Are'eta |
| Elevation | 0.9 m (3 ft) |
| Climate | BWh |
Tiyo (T'í'o, Arabic : طيعوا or طع) is a coastal town in east-central Eritrea, the capital of the Are'eta district in the Southern Red Sea region. Nearby towns and villages include Anrata (0.6 nm), Ad Gaban (6.3 nm), Sahli (8.0 nm), Babaiu (15.4 nm) and Faraon (17.9 nm).
Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa, with its capital at Asmara. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The nation has a total area of approximately 117,600 km2 (45,406 sq mi), and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands. Its toponym Eritrea is based on the Greek name for the Red Sea, which was first adopted for Italian Eritrea in 1890.
The six regions of Eritrea are divided into administrative subregions.
The Southern Red Sea Region is a region of Eritrea. It lies along the southern half of the Red Sea, and contains the coastal city of Assab. It borders the Northern Red Sea Region, and has an area of around 27,600 km2 (10,700 sq mi).
