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Kaambooni, Somalia

Lower Juba · Somalia

Kaambooni is a mid-size city in Lower Juba, Somalia with a population of 79,000. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

79,000 Population 17/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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About Kaambooni

Kaambooni

Kamboni is a district of Lower Juba region, Somalia, which lies on a peninsula near the border with Kenya. It is the southernmost town in Somalia. The tip of that peninsula is called Ras Kamboni. The town is located 274 kilometers south of Kismayo. The Town population is 79,000. American officials have said that it has served as a training camp for extremists with connections to Al-Qaeda; al-Sharq al-Awsat reported in May 1999 that al-Qaeda was installing sophisticated communications equipment in the camp.

People

Population79,000
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population79,000
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-1.6377°, 41.5866°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceLower Juba
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (556 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kaambooni

Kaambooni is a mid-size city in Somalia (Lower Juba) with a population of 79,000. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Climate in Kaambooni

Kaambooni has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.7°C), the coldest is Aug (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 808 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 25.4° / 29.7° 23.1
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 25.3° / 30.1° 1.8
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 26° / 30.8° 30.6
Apr 28.7°C / 84°F 26.9° / 31.2° 128.4
May 27.8°C / 82°F 26° / 30.1° 155.1
Jun 26.7°C / 80°F 25.3° / 28.6° 101.2
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 24.3° / 27.5° 79.9
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 24° / 27.3° 44.3
Sep 26°C / 79°F 24.5° / 28.1° 25.8
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 25.2° / 29.3° 42.9
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 25.8° / 29.9° 119.0
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 26° / 30.1° 55.7
Kaambooni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Somalia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area4,769.8 sq mi (12,353.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6377°N, 41.5866°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in

Kaambooni has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in July to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Kaambooni

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kiwayu AirportKWYMedium Airport
Manda AirportLAUMedium Airport
Camp Simba AirfieldSmall Airport
Hulugho AirportSmall Airport
Kiunga AirportKIUSmall Airport
Manda Point AirstripSmall Airport
Mokowe AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaambooni

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد رأس كامبوني

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mogadishu

Around Kaambooni

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Things to See Near Kaambooni

6 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (6)
  • • Ishakani Mosque
  • • Ishakani Tombs E, F, G, H, I
  • • Tomb J
  • • Tomb K
  • • Tomb L
  • + 1 more

🇸🇴 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 Kaambooni

What is the population of Kaambooni?

Kaambooni has a population of 79,000 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 4,769.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kaambooni?

Kaambooni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

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