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Eyl, Somalia
Nugaal · Somalia
Eyl is a small city in Nugaal, Somalia with a population of 18,904. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Eyl
Eyl is an ancient port town in the northeastern Nugal region of Somalia in the autonomous Puntland region, also serving as the capital of the Eyl District. Eyl, also called Illig, was the capital of the Dervish from 1905 onwards, until superseded by Taleh, which became Dervish capital in 1909.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,904 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.9803°, 49.8164° |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Country | 🇸🇴 Somalia |
| State / Province | Nugaal |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.3 inches (160 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Eyl
Eyl is a small city in Somalia (Nugaal) with a population of 18,904. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.
Climate in Eyl
Eyl has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 249 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Somalia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 5,559.0 sq mi (14,397.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9803°N, 49.8164°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in |
Eyl has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Eyl
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawad primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Ildabay primary school | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Eyl
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Eyl
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Eyl
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Eyl
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eil Airport | HCM | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eyl
What is the population of Eyl?
Eyl has a population of 18,904 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,559.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Eyl?
Eyl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches.