Ali Sabieh

Ali Sabieh

Cali Sabiix
علي صبيح
Ali Sabieh Cali Sabiix علي صبيح
City
	UTC+3 (EAT)
Climate	BSh

Ali Sabieh (

Ali Sabieh

is located near the city.

History

Ali Sabieh was a small village when the French created their

fortress

. Attached to the circle of "Gobad-Dikkil" from its inception in 1931, Ali Sabieh became the chief town of a circle autonomously 1939.

During

railroad. On 10 July when the government learned that the armistice was not yet put into effect in French Somaliland, President Philippe Pétain a collaborationist government at Vichy sent General Gaëtan Germain as his personal representative to correct the situation. Negotiations at Dewele, Italian East Africa on the local implementation of the armistice were only finally completed on 8 August. When the Italian invasion of British Somaliland the territory was completely surrounded on land

by Italian possessions.

The

Christian Raimond Dupont surrendered and Colonel Raynal's troops crossed back into French Somaliland on 26 December 1942, completing its liberation. The official handover took place at 10:00 p.m. on 28 December. The first governor appointed under the Free French was André Bayardelle. It was briefly attached to the Circle of Djibouti from 1946 to 1949, then again to that circle of Gobad-Dikkil

, 1952 to 1958, and to regain its own administration from 1958 but in 1967 it was transformed into districts.

Following the conclusion of the 1977-1978 Ogaden War, Ali Sabieh, along with Dikhil, accommodated three quarters of the 8,000 Issa Somalis who had fled Ethiopia.

Overview

Ali Sabieh is the capital of the Ali Sabieh Region. It lies along National Highway 5.

Nearby towns and villages include

Djibouti city to Ali Sabieh can charge between 700 Djiboutian franc

. Ali Sabieh's central location has contributed to its economic revival. Goods travelling to other parts of Djibouti all depart from the city's outskirts.

Demographics

As of 2008 [update], the population of Ali Sabieh has been estimated to be 147,987. The city inhabitants belong to various mainly

Djibouti city

with about 250,547 residents.

Sports

Football and basketball are the most popular sports in Ali Sabieh. One of the football fields has a capacity of 1,500 spectators. It is home to the Djibouti Super Football League's Ali Sabieh FC.

Economy

Ali Sabieh economy today relies on tourism, agriculture and a number of small factories, most of which are involved in the building trade. Mobile telephone communications are provided mainly by Djibouti Telecom which have launched 3G and 4G services to their customers.

Education

Various primary schools and nurseries are located in Ali Sabieh. There are several state-run and privately owned secondary and high schools in the town. The medium of instruction in both public and private schools is typically French, Arabic and with emphasis on English as a second language.

Health

Healthcare in Ali Sabieh can be divided into two different sectors: public and private. Public hospitals in Djibouti were first built in the late 1901s and continued to grow with public health initiatives.

Landmarks

The town has many old quarters, with houses that are typically built with brown and black rocks, and mosques that are usually white washed and some has lost ground to more modern developments. For its famous landmark

Ali Sabieh region

. The town hosts events to attract visitors to the town and its surroundings, including sporting events, shows, and singers.

Transport

Ali Sabieh is served by a station on the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway, which is located west of the town. In addition, there is a colonial-era station in Ali Sabieh for the Ethio-Djibouti Railways constructed by the French in 1897–1917 located in the town centre. The most frequently used public vehicles in the town are auto rickshaws (tuk-tuk). They travel on a number of routes serving nearly all of the town districts. Intercity bus services are also available, which connect Ali Sabieh to other major cities and towns across Djibouti, including Djibouti City, Dikhil and Arta.

Paved

colonial rule

. The local government has repaired some of the roads but many others are still awaiting repair.

Geography

Ali Sabieh is located in a

above sea level. Ali Sabieh is a mountainous and hilly town. This altitude gives the settlement and the surrounding area a milder climate than the Djibouti city coastal area, where the weather is typically hot. The city's layout is partially scattered and irregular. Houses are generally single storey and mostly cement made. To the east of Ali Sabieh is a grassland savannah, which attracts many types of wildlife to the area, including black-backed jackal, dorcas gazelle, Felis, caracal, various bird species, and the hamadryas baboon

. The area attracts visitors looking for a moderate climate and pristine, scenic views.

Climate

Ali Sabieh is characterized by a

geographic

location.

The summer season in Ali Sabieh is moderately long, characterized by hot and dry and refreshing breezes with little rain, but

rainfall

in Ali Sabieh is around 205 mm (8 in)

Elevation is the major factor in temperature levels. The highest recorded temperature was 40 °C or 104 °F on July 13, 2008, while the lowest recorded temperature was 12.5 °C or 54.5 °F on December 10, 1992.

Climate data for Ali Sabieh
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	27 (81)	31 (88)	37 (99)	36 (97)	36 (97)	34 (93)	28 (82)	25 (77)	24 (75)	29 (85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	16 (61)	17 (63)	18 (64)	20 (68)	23 (73)	26 (79)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	20 (68)	18 (64)	16 (61)	21 (69)
Average rainfall mm (inches)	17 (0.7)	14 (0.6)	16 (0.6)	25 (1.0)	5 (0.2)	2 (0.1)	19 (0.7)	43 (1.7)	34 (1.3)	10 (0.4)	13 (0.5)	7 (0.3)	205 (8.1)
Source 1: Climate-Data.org, altitude: 756 metres or 2,480 feet^[1]
Source 2: Levoyageur^[2]

Notable people

Aden Robleh Awaleh: Politician and president of the National Democratic Party (PND).
Mahmoud Harbi: Politician
Hussein Ahmed Salah: Djiboutian long-distance runner
Aden Farah Samatar: Djiboutian musician
Moumina Houssein Darar: Djiboutian Anti-Terrorism Police Investigator.
Aicha Bogoreh: First lady of Djibouti
Abdi Ibrahim (Bow Bow): Djiboutian musician
Kadra Ahmed Hassan: Djibouti's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Nima Djama: Djiboutian musician
Abdo Hamargod: Djiboutian musician