Gâgou
Gâgou is a peak in Djibouti and Ethiopia, rising to 2,028 m, the highest point in Djibouti.
Where it is
Gâgou sits on the border between Djibouti and Ethiopia, and is counted in each.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Musa Ālī Terara | 2,021 m | 0.7 km |
| Karmiseyna | 1,463 m | 1.9 km |
| Yi‘âlou | 1,332 m | 2.7 km |
| Goum‘ou | 1,344 m | 70 km |
| Mêgo Aroug | 1,694 m | 72 km |
| Dara Dâba | 1,332 m | 72 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Gâgou.
About this mountain
At 2,028 m, Gâgou stands as the highest peak in Djibouti among the 26 listed summits in that country, though it ranks 34th within Ethiopia's 44 peaks. The mountain sits on the border between the two nations. Its nearest neighbour is Musa Ālī Terara, 0.7 km away at 2,021 m elevation.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gâgou | 2,028 m |
| 2 | Musa Ālī Terara | 2,021 m |
| 3 | Eguer ‘Aleïta | 1,739 m |
| 4 | Mêgo Aroug | 1,694 m |
| 5 | ‘Abayta | 1,683 m |
| 6 | Nararte | 1,667 m |
| 7 | Ganga Bagou | 1,636 m |
| 8 | Masgilde | 1,624 m |
| 9 | ‘Asdorri Kôma | 1,601 m |
| 10 | Aïrorri Kôma | 1,569 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Gâgou?
- Gâgou rises to 2,028 m (6,654 ft). Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Gâgou?
- Gâgou sits on the border between Djibouti and Ethiopia.
- Where does Gâgou rank?
- It is the 1st highest of the 26 peaks we list in Djibouti, and #8,884 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Gâgou?
- Assab, Eritrea, about 71 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.