A few facts about Barentu
- Barentu is among the ten largest cities in Eritrea; about 16,000 people live here.
- It's part of Gash-Barka.
- It's about 146 km to Asmara, the country's largest city.
- The nearest bigger city is Keren, about 119 km away.
- Towns nearby: Ak’ordat (58 km).