Bur Salah
Bur Salah [1] Bursaalax is a border town in Somalia
Bur Salah
Bur Saalax Burar | |
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mudug | |
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| Coordinates: 7° 10′ 32.88″ N, 47° 14′ 43.08″ E | |
| Country |  Somalia  Puntland |
| Region | Mudug |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor Mohamed Saleban Diriye Abaar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 sq mi (20 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Overview
Bur Salah is situated between Beyra and Rigomane.
Formerly known as Burar, it is named after Saalax Jaamac Kaarshe, 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. Bursalah mayor is Mohamed Saleban Diriye Abaar
Demographics
The Town is primarily inhabited by Wabeeneye, Idigfacle, Daanweyne, Wadalmoge and Omar Mohamud of sub clans of Majeerteen. Arab Salah and Leelkase is also inhabitant of the city
Education
Bur Salah currently has several primary and secondary institutions, as well as many Islamic schools (madrassahs).[3][4]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2016-07-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/improving-security-trade-through-employment-somalia
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2016-07-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.guidestar.org/PartnerReport.aspx?ein=42-1765124&Partner=Amex
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