Tadjoura
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Tadjoura (Afar: Tagórri; Arabic: تاجوراء, romanized: Tajūrā’; Somali: Tajuura) 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 alterative port to nearby Zeila. Lying on the Gulf of Tadjoura, it is home to a population of around 45,000 inhabitants. It is the third-largest city in the country after Djibouti and Ali Sabieh.[1]
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Tadjoura
Tagórri تاجورة Tajuura | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 11°47′N 42°53′E | |
Country | Djibouti |
Region | Tadjoura |
Area | |
• Total | 3 km2 (1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 14,820 |
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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.