Habarshiro (Somali: Xabar Shiiro) is one of the largest towns in the eastern Sanaag region of Somaliland.
Habarshiro | |
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Town | |
.svg)  Habarshiro | |
| Coordinates: 10°14′25″N 48°29′54″E / 10.2402°N 48.4984°E | |
| Country |  Somaliland(territorial claim) |
| Region | Sanaag |
| District | Badhan |
| Population (2019[1]) | |
• Total | 1,113 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Overview
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It is a relatively new settlement in comparison to other cities in the province. Its nearest neighbor is the city of El Buh, around 50 kilometers away.[2]
In 2013, the number of households was 150. At that time, drought and flooding were reported to have washed away fertile soils and hindered cattle ranching.[3]
According to a 2016 survey, Habarshiro has a well that provides water for water shortages in Midigale, Rad & Laako, Xarkadhere, Mindhicir, etc.[4] The population in 2016 was 280.[4]
Recent History
editIn November 2005, the entire Sanaag area experienced a water shortage, and the residents of Habarshiro are said to have migrated to the neighborhood.[5]
In September 2016, a meeting of the Bahwadaag Reer Saalax branch of the Warsangali clan was held in Habarshiro. At that meeting, in addition to the unity of the Reer Saalax branch, it was resolved not to send a representative to the meeting scheduled in Burao, Somaliland.[6]
In November 2016, the government of Puntland dispatched water trucks to various locations due to a drought over a large area of Puntland. They were also dispatched to Habarshiro.[7]
In May 2018, Habarshiro was hit by flash floods due to Cyclone Sagar.[8]
In August 2018, the Ministry of Water Development of Puntland began repairing wells in the Sanaag region. It also includes the Habarshiro well.[9]
References
edit- ^ care (October 2019). "SOMALIA NUTRITION SMART SURVEY FINAL REPORT" (PDF). Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ "Somaliland - A Nomadic Experience". www.farandfurther.com. Archived from the original on 2008-06-24.
- ^ "SERP Initiative in Somalia Gives Disabled Man Hope". reliefweb.int. 2013-01-08. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ^ a b reliefweb (2016-02-18). "Report on rapid inter-agency assessment in Bari, Karkaar and parts of Sanaag regions/Puntland Somalia". Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Biyo laan ka dhacday gobolada Sanaag". BBC. 2005-11-16. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ^ "Beel ka Mid ah Beelaha Gobolka Sanaag oo Si adag uga Biyo Diiday Wada Hadalada ay Xukuumadu u Mudaysay inay Ka Furmaan Magaalada Burco ee Beelaha Harti Iyo Go'aano laga soo Saaray". qurbejoog.com. 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ^ "Puntland radio Garowe oo 101 booyadooda gaarsiisay goobaha abaartu ka jirto". garoweonline.com. 2016-11-15. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ^ "Somalia: Tropical cyclone causes havoc in Somalia, says UN". garoweonline.com. 2018-05-19. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ^ "WASAARADDA H. BIYAHA: Hadaf, Han & Balan Fulin. Gobalka Sanaag". ceelgardinews.com. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2021-09-04.