Arta, Djibouti

Arta
Carta (Somali)
عرته (Arabic)
Town
A view of the Gulf of Tadjoura from Arta.
A view of the Gulf of Tadjoura from Arta.
Arta is located in Djibouti
Arta
Arta
Location within Djibouti
Arta is located in Horn of Africa
Arta
Arta
Location within the Horn of Africa
Arta is located in Africa
Arta
Arta
Location within Africa
Coordinates: 11°31′25″N 42°50′50″E / 11.52361°N 42.84722°E / 11.52361; 42.84722
Country Djibouti
RegionArta
Established17th century
Area
 • Town7 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
755 m (2,477 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Town11,221
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
 • Metro
75,654 (Arta region)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
ClimateBSh

Arta (Somali: Carta, Arabic: عرته) is a town in southeastern Djibouti. The center of the Arta Region, it is the country's sixth-largest city. As of 2024, the population was 11,221.[1] Arta is situated on the Mountains of Arta and is famous for its mild climate. It is located some 41 kilometres (25 miles) west of the national capital, Djibouti City.

  1. ^ "Arta (City, Djibouti) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-10-10.