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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.

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Place details

Locality
Tadjoura تجرة
Region
Tadjourah تجرة
Country
Djibouti جيبوتي
Population
19,533
Timezone
Africa/Djibouti

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Key facts

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Tadjoura
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Town
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Tagore.jpg
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300px
Settlement.image_caption
The port of Tadjoura in Djibouti
Settlement.pushpin_map
Djibouti#Horn of Africa#Africa
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
Location within Djibouti##Location within the Horn of Africa##Location within Africa
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1
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Tadjoura
Settlement.area_total_km2
7.356
Settlement.population_as_of
2024 Census
Settlement.population_total
18,808
Settlement.population_density_km2
auto
Settlement.elevation_m
4

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Wikidata facts

Population
14820
Area
3
Elevation
0
Image
Tagore.jpg
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Tadjoura
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13 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • History
  • French Somaliland
  • Djibouti
  • Climate
  • Transportation
  • Sea transport
  • Land transport
  • Air transport
  • Sultans
  • Notable people
  • Notes
  • External links

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.

Tadjoura has an airstrip and is linked by ferry with Djibouti City. It is also known for its whitewashed buildings and nearby beaches, along with its mosques.

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