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‘As ‘Êla, Djibouti
Dikhil · Djibouti
‘As ‘Êla is a small city in Dikhil, Djibouti with a population of 5,173. Elevation: 1,152 ft (351 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).
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About ‘As ‘Êla
As Eyla is a town in Djibouti located around 160 kilometres southwest of the capital, Djibouti City, and 5 km north of the border with Ethiopia. It is located along the National Highway 6. The tourist richness of the crater-formed Lake Abbe, which is located within the boundaries of As' Eyla Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,173 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.0036°, 42.1025° |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
| Country | 🇩🇯 Djibouti |
| State / Province | Dikhil |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.8 inches (173 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About ‘As ‘Êla
‘As ‘Êla is a small city in Djibouti (Dikhil) with a population of 5,173. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet (351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Djibouti.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.5°F |
| 56% above Djibouti avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 599.0 sq mi (1,551.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0036°N, 42.1025°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dama Ali (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 60 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 76 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 153 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
‘As ‘Êla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 76°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and December the driest (0.1").
Schools in ‘As ‘Êla
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garsaledaba | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near ‘As ‘Êla
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ali-Sabieh Airport | AII | Small Airport |
| Dikhil Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of ‘As ‘Êla?
‘As ‘Êla has a population of 5,173 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 599.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in ‘As ‘Êla?
‘As ‘Êla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.8 inches.