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Holhol
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  Holhol Location in Djibouti | |
| Coordinates: 11°18′35″N 42°55′45″E / 11.30972°N 42.92917°E | |
| Country |  Djibouti |
| Region | Ali Sabieh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Climate | BWh |
Holhol (Somali: Hollholl, Arabic: حلحول) is a town in the Ali Sabieh Region of Djibouti. It is located 44 kilometres (27 miles) south-west of the capital Djibouti City, at an altitude of 450 metres (1,476 feet) above sea level. The surrounding area is rich in livestock and fledgling agriculture. It is notable for being the birthplace of Cheik Osman Waiss a nationalist and anti-colonial where he began his movement.