Banc des Salines
Banc des Salines is a reef in Djibouti. Banc des Salines is situated nearby to the locality Doqléï, as well as near the suburb La Plaine.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include El-Hadj Hassan Gouled Aptidon Stadium and Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral.
El-Hadj Hassan Gouled Aptidon Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Skilla1st, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The El Hadj Hassan Gouled Aptidon Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Djibouti City, Djibouti. It is currently reserved mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of hosting up to 20,000 fans. El-Hadj Hassan Gouled Aptidon Stadium is situated 3½ km southeast of Banc des Salines.
Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral
Church
The Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral or simply Cathedral of Djibouti, is a church built in the second half of the twentieth century. It is the main Catholic church in the Diocese of Djibouti in the African country of Djibouti. Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral is situated 4 km east of Banc des Salines.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Djibouti and Balbala.
Djibouti
Photo: Keo the Younger, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Djibouti is the capital city of the Republic of Djibouti. It is located in the coastal Djibouti Region on the Gulf of Tadjoura. Djibouti has a population of around 780,000 inhabitants, which counts for 73% of the country's population.
Balbala
Town
Balbala is a southern suburb of Djibouti City, located west of the river Ambouli. The name is from the "Flashing" from the nearby lighthouse. The suburb has formed since 1966 when access to the city was restricted. Balbala is situated 5 km south of Banc des Salines.
Banc des Salines
- Type: Reef
- Category: landform
- Location: Djibouti, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
11.6° or 11° 36′ northLongitude
43.11639° or 43° 6′ 59″ eastOpen location code
7H35H4X8+XHGeoNames ID
221007
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Localities in the Area
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