Burtinle

Burtinle (Somali: Buurtinle), also known as Bur Tinle, is a city in the Nugal province of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.

Burtinle
Town
Street in Burtinle.
Burtinle
Location in Somalia.
Coordinates: 7°48′N 48°00′E
Country Somalia
State Puntland
RegionNugal
DistrictBurtinle
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total209,000
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Overview

Burtinle is the center of the Burtinle District. It lies between Galkayo and Garoowe, close to the border with Ethiopia.

Originally sparsely inhabited, it is one of the faster-growing settlements in the province.

Demographics

Burtinle district has an estimated urban population of 108,193 inhabitants, and an estimated rural population of 128,770. Thus, Burtinle District has a total population of 236,963 residents. It is primarily inhabited by the Reer Geedi Ismaciil subclan of the Awrtable (Yuusuf Daarod), as well as the Reer Mahad and Reer Xirsi of the Cumar Maxamuud of the Majeerteen (Kablalax Daarod).

Education

Burtinle has a number of academic institutions. According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are 16 primary schools in the Burtinle District. Among these are Hormud, Imamu Shafici, Magacley and Meraysane.[1] Secondary schools in the area include Burtinle High.[2]

Economy

In March 2015, the Ministry of Labour, Youth and Sports in conjunction with the European Union and World Vision launched the Nugal Empowerment for Better Livelihood Project in the Burtinle, Garowe, Dangorayo, Eyl and Godobjiran districts of Puntland. The three-year initiative is valued at $3 million EUR, and is part of the New Deal Compact for Somalia. It aims buttress the regional economic sector through business support, training and non-formal education programs, community awareness workshops, and mentoring and networking drives.[3]

References
  1. "Puntland - Primary schools". Ministry of Education of Puntland. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  2. "Puntland - Secondary schools". Ministry of Education of Puntland. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  3. "EU and World Vision Support Livelihoods in Puntland". Goobjoog. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
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