Obock Population 2026

Obock has a population of 15,429, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇩🇯 Djibouti, located in Obock. Roughly 1.3% of Djibouti's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Djibouti, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,429

Rank in Djibouti

Coordinates

11.97°N, 43.29°E

~13 m elevation · Africa/Djibouti

Distance to capital (Djibouti)

45 km

28 miles, straight line

Cities near Obock

Djibouti626,512 people · ~45 km away
Tadjoura19,533 people · ~48 km away
Arta17,477 people · ~68 km away
Ali Sabih50,006 people · ~110 km away
Dikhil32,801 people · ~139 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Obock?

Obock has a population of 15,429 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Djibouti.

What region is Obock in?

Obock is located in Obock, Djibouti.

Is Obock the capital of Djibouti?

No, the capital of Djibouti is Djibouti, about 45 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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