Bur Salah

Bur Salah
Town
Country  Somalia  Puntland
Region Mudug
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Bur Salah (Somali: Bur Saalax) is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It is administered by Puntland State. The town has 20,000 inhabitants.[1]

Overview

Bur Salah is situated between Beyra and Rigomane.

Formerly known as Buurar, it is named after Saalax Jaamac, who was the owner of a water pool facility in the center of the town.

The Puntland army has a notable presence in the city, which has contributed to local peace.

Demographics

The town is primarily inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group.

Transportation

A highway connects Bur Salah with Galkayo, the capital of the Mudug region.[2]

Education

Bur Salah currently has several primary and secondary institutions, as well as many Islamic schools (madrassahs).[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ http://readhornofafrica.us
  2. ↑ http://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/improving-security-trade-through-employment-somalia
  3. ↑ http://readhornofafrica.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=1&Itemid=19
  4. ↑ http://www.guidestar.org/PartnerReport.aspx?ein=42-1765124&Partner=Amex

Coordinates: 7°10′33″N 47°14′43″E / 7.1758°N 47.2453°E / 7.1758; 47.2453


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