Balbala
Balbala (Arabic: بلبالا) is a southern suburb of Djibouti City, located west of the river Ambouli. The name is from the "Flashing" (on Somali bal-bal be derived) from the nearby lighthouse. The suburb has formed since 1966 when access to the city was restricted. At first a shanty town, it is now a suburb with schools and a hospital, and a population estimated at 80,000.
Balbala
بلبالا | |
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Balbala from National Route 1 | |
Location of Balbala within Djibouti Region | |
Balbala | |
| Coordinates: 11°33′43″N 43°05′52″E | |
| Country | Djibouti |
| Region | Djibouti Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 223,043 |
| • Density | 5,600/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
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