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Obock Region
region of Djibouti / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Obock Region is a region in northern Djibouti. The administrative centre is Obock. Other towns are: Khôr ‘Angar, Alaili Dadda`, and Medeho.
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Obock Region
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Coordinates: 11°58′N 43°18′E | |
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Administrative centre | Obock |
Area | |
• Total | 4,700 km2 (1,800 sq mi) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 44,678[1] |
ISO 3166 code | DJ-OB |
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It is bordered by Eritrea to the north, the Tadjourah Region to the southwest, and the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to the east.[2] There are several salt-lakes on the road to Tadjoura.[3]