Chabelley


Chabelley, is a village in the southern Arta region of Djibouti. It lies less than 13 km from the capital Djibouti City.

Demographics

As of 2019, Chabelley has a population of around 1,011 inhabitants. Most residents belong to various mainly Afro-Asiatic-speaking ethnic groups, with the Issa Somali predominant.

Transportation

The Ethio-Djibouti Railways passes through the village. Nearby towns and villages include Ali Sabieh, Goubetto, Ali Adde and Holhol.
Some 1.5 miles north of Chabelley is Chabelley Airport, a desert airstrip until recently exclusively reserved in case of need for French military devices. In September 2013, the airstrip began serving as a temporary hub for U.S. military unmanned aircraft from the nearby Camp Lemonnier Naval Expeditionary Base.

Climate