Golluj (Tigre/Tigrinya: ጎልጅ; Arabic: غلخ) is a town in Eritrea. Located in the south-western Gash-Barka region, it is the capital of the Golluj district. Golluj has more arable land per-capita than any other place in Eritrea; therefore, most often it is referred to as the bread basket of Eritrea within the Gash-Barka region. It is very ethnically diverse with vibrant cultures living together in harmony. In addition, Golluj sub division consists of many small towns, such as Omahajer, Gergef, Tebeldiya and Gerset.

ጎልጅ Galoj
قلوج
Town
Coordinates: 14.740025, 36.723027
Country Eritrea
RegionGash-Barka
DistrictGolluj
Government
 • TypeRepublic
Area
 • Total3,250 km2 (1,250 sq mi)
Elevation
650 m (2,130 ft)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total100,000
 • Density3/km2 (8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
 • Summer (DST)+3
ClimateBSh

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14°45′N 36°43′E / 14.750°N 36.717°E / 14.750; 36.717