Haranka (Somali: Xaranka) is a small town in the southern Middle Juba (Jubbada Dhexe) region of Somalia. It is located very close to the Indian Oceaan and the Juba river.

Haranka
Town
Haranka is located in Somalia
Haranka
Haranka
Location within the Somalia
Coordinates: 0°47′N 43°23′E / 0.783°N 43.383°E / 0.783; 43.383
Country Somalia
RegionMiddle Juba
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

History

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Haramka is an old settlement. It is believed to have been founded centuries ago.

Overview

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The city is situated on the main road between Mogadishu and Kismayo, near Barawa and about 50 miles northeast of Jilib.[1]

Economy

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The Somali Fruit Company is based in the town.

Education

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Haramka has one primary school.

Notes

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  1. ^ School of Oriental and African Studies, p.161.

References

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  • School of Oriental and African Studies, ALC, Volumes 6–7, (University of London: 1993)