Tadjoura Population 2026
Tadjoura has a population of 19,533, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇩🇯 Djibouti, located in Tadjourah. Roughly 1.6% of Djibouti's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Djibouti, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,533
Rank in Djibouti
#4
Coordinates
11.79°N, 42.88°E
~3 m elevation · Africa/Djibouti
Distance to capital (Djibouti)
36 km
22 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Tadjoura?
Tadjoura has a population of 19,533 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Djibouti.
What region is Tadjoura in?
Tadjoura is located in Tadjourah, Djibouti.
Is Tadjoura the capital of Djibouti?
No, the capital of Djibouti is Djibouti, about 36 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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