Oodweyne
| Oodweyne | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Oodweyne Location in Somaliland. | |
| Coordinates: 9°24′N 45°4′E / 9.400°N 45.067°ECoordinates: 9°24′N 45°4′E / 9.400°N 45.067°E | |
| Country |
 Somaliland |
| Region | Togdheer |
| District | Odweyne |
| Population | |
| • Total | 192,031 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Oodweyne (Somali: Oodweyne) is a town in the northwestern Togdheer province of Somaliland.[1]
Overview
Oodweyne is the capital of the Oodweyne District and is located in a pastoral area between Burco and Hargeisa in the western part of Togdheer province. The location of the town made it a strategic site during the Somali Revolution (1986-1992), and it was a major base for Somali National Army (SNA) troops. In 1989, the town was the scene of heavy fighting between government troops and Somali National Movement (SNM) militiamen.[2] Some landmines held over from this conflict made transportation difficult during the 1990s.[3]
Demographics
The broader Oodweyne District has a total population of 192,031 residents.[4]
The Oedweyne District in which the city is situated is inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with Habar Yoonis sub-division of Isaaq well represented.
Notable residents
- Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal, two-time Prime Minister of Somalia and second President of the Somaliland region.
References
- ↑ "Districts of Somalia".
- ↑ BBC Summary of World Broadcasts (March 1, 1989). "Somalia SNM reportedly kill over 1,000 government troops in recent fighting". BBC.
- ↑ Africa Rights (1993). Violent Deeds Live on: Landmines in Somalia and Somaliland.
- ↑ "Regions, districts, and their populations: Somalia 2005 (draft)" (PDF). UNDP. Retrieved 21 September 2013.