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Randa, Djibouti

Tadjourah · Djibouti

Randa is a small town in Tadjourah, Djibouti with a population of 2,055. Elevation: 2,943 ft (897 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,055 Population 12,088/sq mi density
2,943 ft Elevation 897 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
11.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Djibouti Timezone

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About Randa

Randa

Randa is a town in central Djibouti located in Tadjoura. It is the capital of the Randa District. The settlement lies in a small valley, north of the Day Forest National Park in the Goda Mountains. It is located on the RN-11 Highway, which connects it to Tadjoura, located some 32 kilometres to the south.

People

Population2,055
Density12,088/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain11.6 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation2,943 ft (897 m)
Population2,055
Population Density12,088 / sq mi
Elevation2,943 ft (897 m)
Coordinates11.8469°, 42.6606°
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
Country🇩🇯 Djibouti
State / ProvinceTadjourah
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation11.6 inches (295 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Randa

Randa is a small town in Djibouti (Tadjourah) with a population of 2,055. The city sits at an elevation of 2,943 feet (897 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Djibouti.

Randa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,943 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Djibouti avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,943 ft (897 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density12,088/sq mi
Coordinates11.8469°N, 42.6606°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below Djibouti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 5, 1992 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti M6.2 41 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 25 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 47 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 77 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 98 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 67 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 62 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 79 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 58 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 108 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 56 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 146 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 22 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 40 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 91 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 137 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 146 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 37 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 77 km
Feb 1, 2011 75 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M4.8 141 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 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 36 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 78 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 80 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 125 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 129 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
June 85°F (30°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
July 85°F (30°C) 1.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in

Randa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 67°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Randa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole de Bolli - - - -
École de Randa - - - -
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Hotels in Randa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campement touristique À la brise

Airports Near Randa

10 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Randa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Djibouti
Elevation
927 m (3,041 ft)
Area
0.4 km² (0.2 mi²)

🇩🇯 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 Randa

What is the population of Randa?

Randa has a population of 2,055 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 12,088 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Randa?

Randa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.6 inches.

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