Gulf of Tadjoura

Gulf of Tadjoura
Somali: Gacanka Tajuura Arabic: خليج تدجورا
Coordinates	11°42′N 43°00′E / 11.7°N 43.0°E / 11.7; 43.0
Basin countries	Djibouti  Somaliland
Max. length	40 mi (64 km)
Max. width	16 mi (26 km)
Surface area	1,920 km2 (740 sq mi)
Average depth	−1,078 m (−3,537 ft)
Salinity	3.6–3.7%
Max. temperature	31 °C (88 °F)
Min. temperature	26 °C (79 °F)
Islands	Moucha, Maskali, Abou Maya, Ile Warramous
Settlements	Djibouti: Djibouti, Tadjoura, Sagallo, Obock and Loyada  Somaliland: Lawyacado

The Gulf of Tadjoura (Somali: Gacanka Tajuura; Arabic: خليج تدجورا) is a gulf or basin of the Indian Ocean in the Horn of Africa. It lies south of the straits of Bab-el-Mandeb, or the entrance to the Red Sea, at 11°42′N 43°00′E / 11.7°N 43.0°E / 11.7; 43.0. The gulf has many fishing grounds, extensive coral reefs, and abundant pearl oysters. Most of its coastline is the territory of Djibouti, except for a short stretch on the southern shore, which is part of the territory of Somaliland.

The Gulf’s other marine habitats include sea grass beds, salt pans and mangroves.