Bu'ale

Bu'ale is a town in the Middle Juba (Jubbada Dhexe) region of Somalia. It is the capital of the Jubaland State Bu'aale District and the capital of the Jubaland State region as well, situated in the southern Jubba River valley, the city is known for its farming land on the banks of the river Juba. Buale is also the capital of Middle Juba region. [1]

Bu'ale

Bucaale
Capital city of Jubaland
Location in Jubaland, Somalia.
Coordinates: 1°5′0″N 42°35′0″E
Country Somalia
State Jubaland
RegionJubbada Dhexe
OccupationAl Shabaab
Area
 • Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 • Total5,000
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Overview

The region is one of the best in the country with the most resources which are home to Livestock, Agriculture, Commerce, Fisheries etc.,

Management of southern Somalia and eastern Ethiopia, with its domain extending from Hobyo in the north, to Qelafo in the west, to Kismayo in the south.[2]

Clan and ethnic composition of Bu’aale are diverse as other major towns in Southern Somalia. Most notable groups of people in this district is the Ogaden . Other ethnic composition and clan makeup include the Jidwaq and Somali Bantu’s, with some representation from other Absame groups.

Bu'ale was made the capital city for the Jubaland State of Somalia on 2 April 2013.[3]

References
  1. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KgcyLd7YI0o
  2. Lee V. Cassanelli, The shaping of Somali society: reconstructing the history of a pastoral people, 1600-1900, (University of Pennsylvania Press: 1982), p.102.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2013-04-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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