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Khôr Angar, Djibouti

Obock · Djibouti

Khôr Angar is a small town in Obock, Djibouti with a population of 3,500. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 87°F (31°C).

3,500 Population 4,546/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
87°F Avg Temperature 31°C
2.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Djibouti Timezone

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About Khôr Angar

Khôr Angar

Khôr ʽAngar is a town in the northern Obock Region of Djibouti, situated on the west coast of the Bab el Mandeb Strait. The town is served by Herkale Airport, a desert airstrip 7 kilometres (4 mi) northwest.

People

Population3,500
Density4,546/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp87°F (31°C)
Rain2.2 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population3,500
Population Density4,546 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates12.3873°, 43.3347°
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
Country🇩🇯 Djibouti
State / ProvinceObock
Average Temperature87°F (31°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation2.2 inches (55 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Khôr Angar

Khôr Angar is a small town in Djibouti (Obock) with a population of 3,500. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 87°F (31°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Djibouti.

Khôr Angar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 2.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average87.0°F
61% above Djibouti avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density4,546/sq mi
Coordinates12.3873°N, 43.3347°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.2"
94% below Djibouti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.31"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 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 M6.2 113 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 89 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 94 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 80 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 72 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 73 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 85 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 103 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 68 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 72 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 81 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 94 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 88 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 87 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 63 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 93 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 66 km
Mar 30, 2011 84 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 90 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 90 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 129 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 1 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gufa (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 89 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 116 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 123 km
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 130 km
Hanish Shield 422 m (1,385 ft) Unknown 162 km
Zukur Shield 624 m (2,047 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in Wettest
April 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 95°F (35°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 94°F (35°C) 0.2 in
September 92°F (33°C) 0.3 in
October 87°F (31°C) 0.2 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in

Khôr Angar has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 80°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Khôr Angar

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Assab International AirportASAMedium Airport
Assa-Gueyla AirportSmall Airport
Herkale AirportSmall Airport
Moucha AirportMHISmall Airport
New MochaSmall Airport
Obock AirportOBCSmall Airport
Perim / Mayyun East AirfieldSmall Airport
Perim Air BaseSmall Airport
SaymaSmall Airport
Sayma AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadjoura AirportTDJSmall Airport

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Shipwrecks
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Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Djibouti
Elevation
10 m (33 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 Khôr Angar

What is the population of Khôr Angar?

Khôr Angar has a population of 3,500 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 4,546 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khôr Angar?

Khôr Angar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.2 inches.

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