[1] The Bay of Hawakil is located about 120 km east of Asmara.

It is open towards the northeast and the Hawakil Islands fill the bay.

The easternmost headland is Ras Herbe and the northernmost Ras Lamma Tacaito.

The settlements of Fiok, Akilo and Boholo lie on the western shore of the bay.

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