Jijiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia

Jijiga is the capital city of Somali Region, Ethiopia. It became the capital of the Somali Region in 1995 after it was moved from Gode. Located in …
Jijiga is the capital city of Somali Region, Ethiopia. It became the capital of the Somali Region in 1995 after it was moved from Gode. Located in the Fafan Zone with 75 km west of the border with Somaliland, the city has an elevation of 1,634 metres above sea level. Jigjiga is traditionally the seat of the Bartire Garad Wiil-Waal of the Jidwaaq Absame. The International airport is named after him.
  • Country: Ethiopia
  • Region: Somali
  • Elevation: 1,634 m (5,361 ft)
  • Zone: Fafan
  • Time zone: UTC+3 (EAT)

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