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Loyada, Djibouti

Djibouti · Djibouti

Loyada is a small town in Djibouti, Djibouti with a population of 1,646. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,646 Population 2/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
5.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Djibouti Timezone

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About Loyada

Loyada

Loyada is a small town in Somaliland. Located in the Awdal Region, it is the only official border crossing from Djibouti into Somaliland. It is situated on the west coast of Gulf of Aden, 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Salac capital, Selel

People

Population1,646
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp86°F (30°C)
Rain5.2 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,646
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates11.4611°, 43.2528°
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
Country🇩🇯 Djibouti
State / ProvinceDjibouti
Average Temperature86°F (30°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average97°F (36°C)
Annual Precipitation5.2 inches (133 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Loyada

Loyada is a small town in Djibouti (Djibouti) with a population of 1,646. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 97°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Djibouti.

Loyada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 97°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average85.7°F
59% above Djibouti avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average97°F (36°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1,065.5 sq mi (2,759.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates11.4611°N, 43.2528°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.2"
86% below Djibouti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 5, 1992 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti M6.2 48 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 53 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 139 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 31 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 42 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 33 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 32 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 21 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 24 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 59 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 38 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 102 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 103 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 56 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 38 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 50 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 94 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 101 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 106 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 15 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 1 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 86 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 144 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 154 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 178 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in
May 89°F (31°C) 0.4 in
June 94°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 97°F (36°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 96°F (36°C) 0.3 in
September 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in
October 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in

Loyada has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 77°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Loyada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque du Lycée0.0

Farmers Markets in Loyada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ar-Riyadh Market
maché wahle
maché wahle
Marche de FABTACH متجر فابتاش
Marche de FABTACH متجر فابتاش
Marché de Hayableh السوق هيابلي
Marché de Hayableh السوق هيابلي
Marché de l'artisanat سوق الحرفية
جيبة جيبوتي

Stadiums & Teams in Loyada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Loyada

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djibouti-Ambouli AirportJIBLarge Airport
Ali-Sabieh AirportAIISmall Airport
Assa-Gueyla Airport-Small Airport
Chabelley Airport-Small Airport
Holhol Airport-Small Airport
Moucha AirportMHISmall Airport
Obock AirportOBCSmall Airport
Tadjoura AirportTDJSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Loyada

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affi
Laboratoire Affi
Maison de santé مركز صحي
Ministère de la santé وزارة الصحة
Pôle Medical المركز الطبي

Churches & Religious Organizations in Loyada

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد لويعدا الجيبوتي

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 Loyada

What is the population of Loyada?

Loyada has a population of 1,646 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,065.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Loyada?

Loyada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 97°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.2 inches.

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