Ali Sabieh
Cali Sabiix علي صبيح | |
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City | |
Nickname: Assajog | |
Coordinates: 11°09′N 42°43′E / 11.150°N 42.717°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Ali Sabieh |
Area | |
• Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 756 m (2,480 ft) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 147,987 |
• Density | 12,000/km2 (32,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Climate | BSh |
Ali Sabieh (Somali: Cali Sabiix, Arabic: علي صبيح) is the second largest city in Djibouti. It is situated about 98 kilometres (61 miles) Southwest of Djibouti City and 10 km (6 mi) north of the border with Ethiopia. It sprawls on a wide basin surrounded by granitic mountains on all sides. Ali Sabieh mild climate makes it a popular tourist destination for Djiboutians. The famous landmark of Ali Sabieh is located near the city.