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'''Habaswein''' ({{lang-so|Habaas Weyn}}) is a town in [[Kenya]]'s [[Wajir County]], which is almost |
'''Habaswein''' ({{lang-so|Habaas Weyn}}) is a town in [[Kenya]]'s [[Wajir County]], which is almost inhabited by Somalis. According to the 2009 census, the town was the second most populous in the county of Wajir with a population of 21,890.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wajir County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP 2018-2022) |url=https://maarifa.cog.go.ke/resource/cidp-wajir-2018-2022 |website=Maarifa |accessdate=3 December 2019}}</ref> The A13 highway from [[Isiolo]] to [[Mandera]] passes through Habaswein; it is located on the stretch from [[Modogashe]] to [[Wajir]].<ref>{{cite web |title=KeNHA Road Network |url=https://www.kenha.co.ke/images/pdfs/KeNHA%20ROAD%20NETWORK.pdf |website=Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) |accessdate=12 July 2019}}</ref> |
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The Town is much better than the county headquarters of Wajir and has better environment, reliable and clean water sources.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} It was fast rising before the County Government denied it resources and sidelined the development of the area.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} The First County Government of Wajir denied the city and its inhabitants their rights.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} It was discriminated against.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} The Habaswein hospital almost closed during this time with no drugs.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
The Town is much better than the county headquarters of Wajir and has better environment, reliable and clean water sources.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} It was fast rising before the County Government denied it resources and sidelined the development of the area.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} The First County Government of Wajir denied the city and its inhabitants their rights.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} It was discriminated against.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} The Habaswein hospital almost closed during this time with no drugs.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
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Habaswein
Habaas weyn | |
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  Habaswein Location of Habaswein | |
| Coordinates: 1°01′N 39°29′E / 1.01°N 39.49°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| County | Wajir County |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 21,890 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Habaswein (Somali: Habaas Weyn) is a town in Kenya's Wajir County, which is almost inhabited by Somalis. According to the 2009 census, the town was the second most populous in the county of Wajir with a population of 21,890.[1] The A13 highway from Isiolo to Mandera passes through Habaswein; it is located on the stretch from Modogashe to Wajir.[2]
The Town is much better than the county headquarters of Wajir and has better environment, reliable and clean water sources.[citation needed] It was fast rising before the County Government denied it resources and sidelined the development of the area.[citation needed] The First County Government of Wajir denied the city and its inhabitants their rights.[citation needed] It was discriminated against.[citation needed] The Habaswein hospital almost closed during this time with no drugs.[citation needed]
A Pallasite stony-iron meteorite named Sericho was found near Habaswein in 2019.
Etymology
The name Habeswein derives from the Somali: Habas Weyn, meaning big dust. The town is right next to the plains of the seasonal Ewaso Nyiro River. During the dry spell and in the winter winds, large fumes of dust covers the town. This is due to the fact that there is few vegetation coverage in and around the town.
The town lies on the border between Wajir South Constituency and Wajir West Constituency; the road passing through the town forms the border.
It has lakes, seasonal rivers/streams and agricultural valleys. The lakes are: Lake Bor, Lake Bissike, Lake Bogol, Lake Duup, Waratiris (stream), Abakfin, Ibrahim Ure, Shuub waraba, Cinjir, Lake Dima, Qote, Shimbirey and Quarintil.
References
- ^ "Wajir County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP 2018-2022)". Maarifa. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^ "KeNHA Road Network" (PDF). Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). Retrieved 12 July 2019.
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