Ali Sabieh Region

The Ali Sabieh Region spans 2,400 square kilometers of land, featuring granitic mountains, plains, and valleys at an elevation of 456 meters above sea level.

The region developed from a nomadic settlement into a significant administrative division after the construction of the Ethio-Djibouti Railway in the early 1900s.

The population consists mainly of Issa Somali communities who maintain traditional practices of goat and dromedary farming across the regional territories.

The region connects Ethiopia and Djibouti through National Highway 5 and the railway system, facilitating substantial trade between both nations.

The Arrei Mountains within the region reach 1,301 meters, creating distinct rainfall patterns that increase from 150 millimeters in the plains to 270 millimeters at higher elevations.

Location: Djibouti

Capital city: Ali Sabieh

Elevation above the sea: 456 m

Shares border with: Dikhil Region, Arta Region

GPS coordinates: 11.14278,42.71639

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:40