Ali Sabieh
Ali Sabieh
Cali Sabiix علي صبيح | |
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City | |
| Nickname: Assajog | |
Ali Sabieh Location within Djibouti Ali Sabieh Location within the Horn of Africa Ali Sabieh Location within Africa | |
| Coordinates: 11°09′N 42°43′E / 11.150°N 42.717°E | |
| Country | Djibouti |
| Region | Ali Sabieh |
| Area | |
• Total | 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 756 m (2,480 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 44,782 |
| • Density | 2,800/km2 (7,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Climate | BSh |
Ali Sabieh (Somali: Cali Sabiix, Arabic: علي صبيح) is the second-largest city in Djibouti and the capital of the Ali Sabieh Region. It is situated about 98 kilometres (61 miles) southwest of Djibouti City, 10 km (6 mi) north of the border with Ethiopia, and along National Highway 5.
Ali Sabieh's central location has contributed to its economic revival, as goods travelling to other parts of Djibouti all depart from the city's outskirts. It also has a mild climate makes it a popular tourist destination for Djiboutians. It sprawls on a wide basin surrounded by granitic mountains on all sides. The landmark of Ali Sabieh mountain is located near the city.
Nearby towns and villages include Dikhil (50 km), Arta (69 km), Ali Adde (22 km), Assamo (24 km), Dewele (18 km), Dasbiyo (15 km), Holhol (33 km), and Guelile (10 km).