Balidhiig
Balidhiig, also known as Balli Dhiig is a town in the Togdheer region of Somaliland, on the border of Somaliland and Ethiopia.[1][2][3][4]
Balidhiig
Balli Dhiig | |
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Town | |
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.svg.png.webp)  Balidhiig Location in Somaliland  Balidhiig Balidhiig (Ethiopia) | |
| Coordinates: 8°22′03.3″N 45°55′09.9″E | |
| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Togdheer |
| District | Burao |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 30,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Climate | BWh |
History
The town of Balidhiig is known as base of the Somali National Movement during its armed struggle against Somalia’s dictator Siad Barre. Many SNM veterans hail from Balidhiig, including the Somaliland Minister of Interior Mohamed Kahin Ahmed. The former president of the Republic of Somaliland, Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud Silanyo, was also raised in this town, and his mother lived there as well.
Demographics
The town of Balidhiig has a population of 30,000 residents.[5] The town is inhabited by the Habr Je'lo sub-clan of the wider Isaaq clan.[6]
References
- "TOGDHEER REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2014-2016)" (PDF). MINISTRY OF NATIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- "About the register of charities". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- "WAAPO". WAAPO.
- "Distance between Burco, Togdheer, Somalia and Balidhiig, Togdheer, Somalia 122 Miles - 196 Km". www.distancebetweencities.net. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- "Regions, districts, and their populations: Somalia 2005 (draft)" (PDF). UNDP. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- "EASO Country of Origin Information Report: Somalia Security Situation" (PDF).
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