Burtinle
| Burtinle | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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  Burtinle | |
| Coordinates: 7°48′N 48°00′E / 7.800°N 48.000°ECoordinates: 7°48′N 48°00′E / 7.800°N 48.000°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Nugal |
| District | Burtinle |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Burtinle (Somali: Burtiinle), also known as Bur Tinle, is a small town in the Nugal province of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.
Overview
Burtinle is the center of the Burtinle District. It lies between Galkayo and Garoowe, close to the border with Ethiopia.
Originally sparsely inhabited, it is one of the faster growing settlements in the province.
Demographics
Burtinle has a population of around 9,000 inhabitants. The broader Burtinle District has a total population of 34,674 residents.[1] Most local residents belong to the Somali ethnic group.
Education
Burtinle has a number of academic institutions. According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are 16 primary schools in the Burtinle District. Among these are Hormud, Imamu Shafici, Magacley and Meraysane.[2] Secondary schools in the area include Burtinle High.[3]
Notes
- ↑ "Regions, districts, and their populations: Somalia 2005 (draft)". UNDP. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ↑ "Puntland - Primary schools". Ministry of Education of Puntland. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ "Puntland - Secondary schools". Ministry of Education of Puntland. Retrieved 26 May 2013.