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Tadjoura, Djibouti
Tadjourah · Djibouti
Tadjoura is a small city in Tadjourah, Djibouti with a population of 19,533. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 85°F (30°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tadjoura
Tadjoura is one of the oldest towns in Djibouti and the capital of the Tadjourah Region. The town rose to prominence in the early 19th century as an alternative port to nearby Zeila. Lying on the Gulf of Tadjoura, it is home to a population of around 19,000 inhabitants. It is the third-largest city in the country after Djibouti and Ali Sabieh.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,533 |
| Population Density | 16,839 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7878°, 42.8822° |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
| Country | 🇩🇯 Djibouti |
| State / Province | Tadjourah |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.7 inches (145 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tadjoura
Tadjoura is a small city in Djibouti (Tadjourah) with a population of 19,533. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Djibouti.
Climate in Tadjoura
Tadjoura has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 365 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.1°F |
| 58% above Djibouti avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7878°N, 42.8822°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 51 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 99 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 148 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in |
Tadjoura has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 77°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tadjoura
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Centre de Formation Professsionnelle pour Adultes مدرسة | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée | - | - | - | - |
| Centre de Formation | - | - | - | - |
| Collège | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Ripta المدرسة الابتدائية ربتا | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Tadjoura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| maché wahle | |||||
| maché wahle | |||||
| Marche de FABTACH متجر فابتاش | |||||
| Marche de FABTACH متجر فابتاش | |||||
| Marché de Hayableh السوق هيابلي | |||||
| Marché de Hayableh السوق هيابلي |
Hotels in Tadjoura
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tadjoura
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tadjoura
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tadjoura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tadjoura
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti-Ambouli Airport | JIB | Large Airport |
| Ali-Sabieh Airport | AII | Small Airport |
| Assa-Gueyla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chabelley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dikhil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Herkale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Holhol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moucha Airport | MHI | Small Airport |
| Obock Airport | OBC | Small Airport |
| Tadjoura Airport | TDJ | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Tadjoura
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de santé مركز صحي |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tadjoura
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grande Mosquée de Tadjourah مسجد تاجورة المركزي | |
| Masdjid du Vendredi مسجد الجمعة | |
| Masdjid Ribta مسجد ربتا | |
| Mosquée Cheikh Isaac مسجد الشيخ إسحاق | |
| Mosquée de Tadjourah |
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What is the population of Tadjoura?
Tadjoura has a population of 19,533 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 16,839 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tadjoura?
Tadjoura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.7 inches.