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Gâlâfi, Djibouti

Dikhil · Djibouti

Gâlâfi is a small town in Dikhil, Djibouti with a population of 1,849. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,849 Population 3/sq mi density
495 ft Elevation 151 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
6.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Djibouti Timezone

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About Gâlâfi

Galafi, also known as Gâlâfi, is a village in western Djibouti. Galafi is the official border crossing from Djibouti into Ethiopia. Situated on the border with Ethiopia, it is in the north west of Dikhil. It lies on the National Highway 1. It is located some 218 km (135 mi) west of the national capital, Djibouti City. Nearby towns and villages include Yoboki, Dikhil, Semera, Bure and Elidar.

People

Population1,849
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain6.1 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Population1,849
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Coordinates11.7158°, 41.8361°
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
Country🇩🇯 Djibouti
State / ProvinceDikhil
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation6.1 inches (156 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gâlâfi

Gâlâfi is a small town in Djibouti (Dikhil) with a population of 1,849. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Djibouti.

Gâlâfi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average83.7°F
55% above Djibouti avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area599.0 sq mi (1,551.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates11.7158°N, 41.8361°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.1"
84% below Djibouti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2.

Mar 5, 1992 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti M6.2 109 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 111 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 19 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 129 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 148 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 147 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 133 km
May 4, 1990 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia M5.0 95 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 106 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 125 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 55 km
May 30, 2015 11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti M4.7 144 km
Jan 26, 1997 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.7 39 km
Jan 1, 2003 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.6 58 km
Sep 28, 2023 13 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti M4.6 144 km
Jun 17, 2006 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.6 136 km
Aug 25, 2017 56 km WNW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.5 74 km
May 16, 1990 21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.5 22 km
Feb 9, 2006 11 km ESE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M4.5 124 km
Jun 17, 1999 89 km SSW of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dama Ali (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 53 km
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 71 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 84 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 94 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 120 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 122 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 152 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 177 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 186 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 189 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.3 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
July 92°F (33°C) 1.1 in
August 91°F (33°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 89°F (32°C) 0.8 in
October 83°F (29°C) 0.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Gâlâfi has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 75°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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Gas Stations in Gâlâfi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

المحطة الوقود توتال غالافي

Airports Near Gâlâfi

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dikhil Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gâlâfi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد غالافي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Djibouti
Elevation
161 m (528 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 Gâlâfi

What is the population of Gâlâfi?

Gâlâfi has a population of 1,849 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 599.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gâlâfi?

Gâlâfi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.1 inches.

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