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Caluula, Somalia

Bari · Somalia

Caluula is a small city in Bari, Somalia with a population of 6,100. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

6,100 Population 2/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
0.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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About Caluula

Caluula

Alula, also spelled Aluula, is a coastal town in the northeastern Ra'as Aseir region and is part of the state of Puntland, on the coast of the Guardafui Channel. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it served as the main capital of the Majeerteen Sultanate. It is ten miles east of Ras Filuk and 100 nautical miles from Bosaso.

People

Population6,100
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain0.8 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population6,100
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates11.9661°, 50.7569°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceBari
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.8 inches (21 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caluula

Caluula is a small city in Somalia (Bari) with a population of 6,100. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Caluula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 0.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Somalia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area2,931.3 sq mi (7,592.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates11.9661°N, 50.7569°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.8"
98% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 0.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 10, 2025.

Apr 23, 2001 147 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia M5.3 149 km
Aug 31, 2012 144 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia M5.3 145 km
Sep 22, 2015 130 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia M5.2 131 km
Jul 29, 2006 125 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia M5.2 126 km
Oct 12, 1993 124 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia M5.2 125 km
Nov 20, 2009 143 km N of Caluula, Somalia M5.0 144 km
May 18, 2010 134 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia M5.0 135 km
Feb 24, 2015 124 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia M4.9 125 km
Aug 7, 2006 135 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia M4.9 136 km
Feb 24, 2015 Gulf of Aden M4.9 124 km
Jul 29, 2006 141 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia M4.9 142 km
Jan 27, 2006 142 km N of Caluula, Somalia M4.9 143 km
Oct 1, 1994 132 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia M4.9 133 km
Apr 30, 2008 128 km N of Caluula, Somalia M4.9 130 km
Jan 6, 2022 137 km N of Caluula, Somalia M4.8 138 km
Jul 14, 2019 128 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia M4.8 129 km
Feb 23, 2015 120 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia M4.8 121 km
Mar 9, 2012 137 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia M4.8 138 km
Aug 31, 2012 139 km N of Caluula, Somalia M4.8 140 km
Mar 5, 1990 133 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia M4.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Gati Category 3 175 km
2015 Chapala Category 4 151 km
2015 Megh Category 2 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in

Caluula has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 76°F in February to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 0.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.4") and February the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Caluula

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alula AirportALUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caluula

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد علولة المركزي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mogadishu

🇸🇴 About Somalia

Capital Mogadishu
Population 15,008,154
Area 637,657 km²
GDP (USD) $10,958,000,000
GDP per capita $597
HDI 0.380
Life expectancy 58.8 years
Internet users 27.6%
Urban population 54.1%
Currency SOS (Shilling)
Languages Arabic, Somali
Calling code +252
TLD .so
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caluula

What is the population of Caluula?

Caluula has a population of 6,100 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,931.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caluula?

Caluula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.

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