Sheikh, Somaliland
| Sheikh | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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The way Sheikh to Berbera. | |
  Sheikh Location in Somaliland. | |
| Coordinates: 9°55′45″N 45°11′30″E / 9.92917°N 45.19167°ECoordinates: 9°55′45″N 45°11′30″E / 9.92917°N 45.19167°E | |
| Country |
 Somaliland |
| Region | Togdheer |
| District | Sheekh |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Sheikh (Somali: Sheekh, Arabic: شَيخ), also known as Shiikh, is a major town in the northwestern Togdheer[1] province in Somaliland. It is situated 70 km north of Burao.
Overview
As with many other areas in northern Somalia, Sheikh is noted for its numerous historical structures. Ancient temples found in the town are reportedly similar to those in the Deccan Plateau in South Asia.[2]
Demographics
The town of Sheikh has a population of around 35,657 residents.[2] The broader Sheikh District has a total population of 133,625 residents.[3]
Sheikh town & district is mainly inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with Isse Muuse sub-clan of Habr Awal well-represented.
See also
Notes
- ↑ "Districts of Somalia".
- ↑ "Some account of Somaliland: With Notes on Journeys Through the Gadabürsi and Western Ogaden countries, 1896–1897". Scottish Geographical Magazine. 14 (2). 1898. doi:10.1080/00369229808732974.
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