Yaguer is an elevated hilly plateau area in the northern part of the Dikhil Region in Djibouti. It is located about 117 kilometres (73 mi) east of Djibouti City. The mountains constitute the highest point in Dikhil Region. With a mean height of 1379 metres, is the fourth highest point in Djibouti. The average temperature for the highlands is approximately 17°C.

Yaguer
Yaguer is located in Djibouti
Yaguer
Yaguer
Location of Yaguer in Djibouti
Highest point
Elevation1,379 m (4,524 ft)
Coordinates11°41′N 42°04′E / 11.683°N 42.067°E / 11.683; 42.067
Geography
Country Djibouti
RegionDikhil Region

Overview

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It is the main town in the region, and is Yoboki located 18 km south. A number of birds are found in the mountains including Egyptian vulture. Other endemic species include a number of geckos and lizards.

Climate

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Yaguer enjoys a mild climate throughout the winter and moderately sunny summer.

Climate data for Yaguer
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 24.9
(76.8)
25.3
(77.5)
25.8
(78.4)
27.2
(81.0)
28.5
(83.3)
29.9
(85.8)
31.2
(88.2)
30.8
(87.4)
29.4
(84.9)
27.8
(82.0)
26.4
(79.5)
25.5
(77.9)
27.7
(81.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 13
(55)
14
(57)
15
(59)
17
(63)
18
(64)
21
(70)
23
(73)
22
(72)
21
(70)
17
(63)
15
(59)
13
(55)
17
(63)
Source: Climate Data

See also

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References

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