Arta Population 2026

Arta has a population of 17,477, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇩🇯 Djibouti, located in Arta. Roughly 1.5% of Djibouti's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Djibouti, the country's biggest city.

Location of Arta (capital Djibouti shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,477

Rank in Djibouti

Coordinates

11.53°N, 42.85°E

~684 m elevation · Africa/Djibouti

Distance to capital (Djibouti)

33 km

20 miles, straight line

Cities near Arta

Tadjoura19,533 people · ~29 km away
Djibouti626,512 people · ~33 km away
Ali Sabih50,006 people · ~44 km away
Obock15,429 people · ~68 km away
Dikhil32,801 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arta?

Arta has a population of 17,477 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Djibouti.

What region is Arta in?

Arta is located in Arta, Djibouti.

Is Arta the capital of Djibouti?

No, the capital of Djibouti is Djibouti, about 33 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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