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Egahlou, Djibouti

Obock · Djibouti

Egahlou is a small town in Obock, Djibouti with a population of 1,512. Elevation: 1,512 ft (461 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

1,512 Population 1,303/sq mi density
1,512 ft Elevation 461 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
8.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Djibouti Timezone

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About Egahlou

Egahlou is a town located in central Obock Region of Djibouti.

People

Population1,512
Density1,303/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain8.3 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Population1,512
Population Density1,303 / sq mi
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Coordinates12.1248°, 42.9374°
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
Country🇩🇯 Djibouti
State / ProvinceObock
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation8.3 inches (210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Egahlou

Egahlou is a small town in Djibouti (Obock) with a population of 1,512. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet (461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Djibouti.

Egahlou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Djibouti avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,303/sq mi
Coordinates12.1248°N, 42.9374°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below Djibouti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Mar 5, 1992 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti M6.2 69 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 44 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 59 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 117 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 82 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 55 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 64 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 61 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 69 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 46 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 85 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 114 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 49 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 120 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 48 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 68 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 73 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 77 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 120 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gufa (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 65 km
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 79 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 85 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 107 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 171 km
Hanish Shield 422 m (1,385 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
June 88°F (31°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 89°F (32°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 1.0 in
September 85°F (30°C) 0.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Wettest
December 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in

Egahlou has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 71°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Egahlou

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djibouti-Ambouli AirportJIBLarge Airport
Assa-Gueyla AirportSmall Airport
Chabelley AirportSmall Airport
Herkale AirportSmall Airport
Moucha AirportMHISmall Airport
New MochaSmall Airport
Obock AirportOBCSmall Airport
Perim / Mayyun East AirfieldSmall Airport
Perim Air BaseSmall Airport
Tadjoura AirportTDJSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Djibouti
Elevation
458 m (1,503 ft)

🇩🇯 About Djibouti

Capital Djibouti
Population 958,920
Area 23,000 km²
GDP (USD) $3,898,447,007
GDP per capita $3,381
HDI 0.513
Life expectancy 66.0 years
Internet users 65.0%
Urban population 72.8%
Currency DJF (Franc)
Languages Arabic, French
Calling code +253
TLD .dj
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Egahlou

What is the population of Egahlou?

Egahlou has a population of 1,512 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 1,303 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Egahlou?

Egahlou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.3 inches.

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