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