Jariban
| Jariban | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Jariban | |
| Coordinates: 7°13′N 48°51′E / 7.217°N 48.850°ECoordinates: 7°13′N 48°51′E / 7.217°N 48.850°E | |
| Country |
 Somalia |
| Region | Mudug |
| District | Jariban |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Jariban (Somali: Jaribaan; Arabic: جاريبان) is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It is the center of the Jariban District.
Demographics
Jariban has a population of approximately 20,000 inhabitants. The broader Jariban District has a total population of 39,207 residents.[1] The city is primarily inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group.
Education
Jariban has a number of academic institutions. According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are 7 primary schools in the Jariban District. Among these are Sallax, Labilamane, Kulub and Jariban Primary.[2] Secondary schools in the area include Jariban Secondary.[3]
Transportation
In 2012, the Puntland Highway Authority (PHA) announced a project to connect Jariban and other littoral towns in Puntland to the main regional highway.[4] The 750 km thoroughfare links major cities in the northern part of Somalia, such as Bosaso, Galkayo and Garowe, with towns in the south.[5]
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.
- ↑ "Puntland to upgrade Bosaso-Garowe highway". Sabahi. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ↑ The First 100 Days in Office