Itki is a town in the Tadjoura Region in northwestern Djibouti. The surrounding district is rich in both livestock and fledgeling agriculture. Itki has one of the mildest climates in Djibouti.

Itki
Town
Itki is located in Djibouti
Itki
Itki
Location in Djibouti
Coordinates: 11°44′46″N 42°36′32″E / 11.74611°N 42.60889°E / 11.74611; 42.60889
Country Djibouti
RegionTadjoura
Elevation
1,467 m (4,813 ft)
Population
 • Total750

Demographics

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The majority of the population of Itki is Afars.

Climate

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The prevailing climate in Itki is known as a local steppe climate. The warmest month of the year is June with an average temperature of 30.5 °C. In January, the average temperature is 19.1 °C. Itki is situated on top of Goda Mountains, in a mountainous and hilly area, and represents a key focal point for wildlife. The town's unusual fertility and greenery in the largely arid countryside has attracted many fauna, such as gazelles, birds and camels.

Climate data for Itki
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.3
(72.1)
22.8
(73.0)
24.8
(76.6)
26.6
(79.9)
29.6
(85.3)
32.3
(90.1)
31.7
(89.1)
30.8
(87.4)
29.8
(85.6)
26.9
(80.4)
24.3
(75.7)
22.5
(72.5)
27.0
(80.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 11.3
(52.3)
12.4
(54.3)
13.6
(56.5)
15.8
(60.4)
17.8
(64.0)
20.3
(68.5)
19.8
(67.6)
19.1
(66.4)
19.0
(66.2)
15.4
(59.7)
13.2
(55.8)
11.8
(53.2)
15.8
(60.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 34
(1.3)
36
(1.4)
32
(1.3)
43
(1.7)
23
(0.9)
12
(0.5)
47
(1.9)
68
(2.7)
54
(2.1)
15
(0.6)
32
(1.3)
22
(0.9)
418
(16.6)
Source: Climate-Data.org[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Climate: Itki - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 25 November 2016.