Mendefera (formerly Adi Ugri) is a highland town in the south of Eritrea and the administrative seat of the Debub region. The town lies around 2,000 meters above sea level, which gives it a mild and pleasant climate. Agriculture has been practiced in the surrounding area for centuries; today Mendefera is an important center for trade, education, and administration. Nearby are significant archaeological sites such as Metera (Balaw Kalaw) with remains from the pre-Aksumite period. Mendefera also p