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'''Burao''' (var. '''Bur'o'''<ref name="undp" />) ({{lang-so|''Burco''}}, {{lang-ar|برعو}}) is a city in the northwestern [[Burao District]] of [[ |
'''Burao''' (var. '''Bur'o'''<ref name="undp" />) ({{lang-so|''Burco''}}, {{lang-ar|برعو}}) is a city in the northwestern [[Burao District]] of [[Somaliland]]. It serves as the capital of the [[Togdheer]] province in [[Somaliland]], a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an [[States and regions of Somalia|autonomous region]] of Somalia.<ref name="Sqfirhbmsscf">[http://wardheernews.com/Articles_2010/June/Buh/29_Somaliland_recognition_&_the_HBM-SSC_Factor.html Somaliland’s Quest for International Recognition and the HBM-SSC Factor]</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Burao was the site of the unilateral and internationally unrecognized declaration of an independent Somaliland on May 18, 1991.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.world66.com/africa/somaliland/history|title=Somaliland History|accessdate=2007-07-17|work=World66|publisher=Internet Brands|quote=In 1991, after the collapse of the government in Somalia, the territory asserted its independence as the Republic of Somaliland, at a meeting of clan elders in the town of Burao.}}</ref> |
Burao was the site of the unilateral and internationally unrecognized declaration of an independent Somaliland on May 18, 1991.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.world66.com/africa/somaliland/history|title=Somaliland History|accessdate=2007-07-17|work=World66|publisher=Internet Brands|quote=In 1991, after the collapse of the government in Somalia, the territory asserted its independence as the Republic of Somaliland, at a meeting of clan elders in the town of Burao.}}</ref> |
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Like many other cities in |
Like many other cities in Somaliland, Burao has been rebuilt with limited outside aid since the outbreak of the [[Somali Civil War|civil war]] in the early 1990s. The town has grown considerably on account of investment by the Somali diaspora and people from rural areas moving to the city. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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==Geography== |
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Weather in Burao, much like other inland towns in Somaliland, is warm and dry year-round. The average daytime temperatures during the summer months of June and August can rise to 35°C (95°F), with a low of 25°C (77°F) at night. The weather is cooler the rest of the year, averaging 27°C (80°F) during the day and 14°C (57°F) at night time. The city's limited rainfall usually comes in December and May. |
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The [[Togdheer River]] runs through the town. It is often dry but subject to flooding. The river divides the city in half, and can be crossed via a newly built bridge in the city centre. |
The [[Togdheer River]] runs through the town. It is often dry but subject to flooding. The river divides the city in half, and can be crossed via a newly built bridge in the city centre. |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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[[File:Burcoresid.jpeg|thumb|right|A residential area in Burao.]] |
[[File:Burcoresid.jpeg|thumb|right|A residential area in Burao.]] |
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Burao has a working bus system. Air transportation needs are served by the [[Burao Airport]], which offers flights via [[Daallo Airlines]] to [[Hargeisa]] and |
Burao has a working bus system. Air transportation needs are served by the [[Burao Airport]], which offers flights via [[Daallo Airlines]] to [[Hargeisa]]in Somaliland and to cities in Somalia, as well as international locations such as [[Addis Ababa]] and [[San'a]]. As of 2012, the airport's facilities are undergoing major renovations, supervised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).<ref name=Sadfiotroba>{{cite news|title=Somaliland: A delegation from ICAO oversaw the renovation of Burao airport|url=http://somalilandinformer.com/?p=7972|accessdate=14 October 2012|newspaper=Somalilandinformer}}</ref> In addition, an all-weather road connects Burao to the port of [[Berbera]] through the escarpment town of [[Sheekh]]. |
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==Notable residents== |
==Notable residents== |
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Revision as of 13:30, 5 May 2013
Burao
Burco برعو | |
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City | |
 Shopping mall in downtown Burao. | |
| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Togdheer |
| District | Burao |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mohamud Ahmed Hassan |
| Elevation | 1,037 m (3,402 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 120,400 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Burao (var. Bur'o[1]) ([Burco] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help), Arabic: برعو) is a city in the northwestern Burao District of Somaliland. It serves as the capital of the Togdheer province in Somaliland, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia.[2]
History
Burao was the site of the unilateral and internationally unrecognized declaration of an independent Somaliland on May 18, 1991.[3]
Like many other cities in Somaliland, Burao has been rebuilt with limited outside aid since the outbreak of the civil war in the early 1990s. The town has grown considerably on account of investment by the Somali diaspora and people from rural areas moving to the city.
Demographics
Burao's population has greatly increased over the years. Today, the city has a population of around 120,400 inhabitants.[4]
As of November 1994[update], the main residents of Burao are the Habar Yoonis and the Habar Jeclo, subdivisions of the larger Isaaq Somali clan.[1]
Municipality and services
The city enjoys full-time electricity and a reliable water supply from groundwater. In addition, Burao's central location has contributed to its economic revival. Goods travelling to the south, central and eastern parts of Somalia all depart from the city's outskirts. Rural merchants also sell their produce on a daily basis, which attracts business.
In 2007, Burao's city authority in conjunction with development organizations and local traders opened the Burco Meat and Produce complex. One year in the making, the market has two main halls and can accommodate more than 2000 merchants.[5]
The Burao Municipality is currently led by Mayor Mohamud Ahmed Hassan.[5]
Geography
Weather in Burao, much like other inland towns in Somaliland, is warm and dry year-round. The average daytime temperatures during the summer months of June and August can rise to 35°C (95°F), with a low of 25°C (77°F) at night. The weather is cooler the rest of the year, averaging 27°C (80°F) during the day and 14°C (57°F) at night time. The city's limited rainfall usually comes in December and May.
The Togdheer River runs through the town. It is often dry but subject to flooding. The river divides the city in half, and can be crossed via a newly built bridge in the city centre.
Burao's landscape is semi-desert and fairly flat.
Climate
| Climate data for Burao | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26 (78) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (87) |
31 (87) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (87) |
30 (86) |
28 (82) |
27 (80) |
29 (84) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12 (53) |
13 (55) |
15 (59) |
18 (64) |
19 (66) |
19 (66) |
19 (66) |
19 (66) |
19 (66) |
16 (60) |
14 (57) |
13 (55) |
16 (61) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.51 (0.2) |
3.8 (1.5) |
5.8 (2.3) |
1.5 (0.6) |
1.0 (0.4) |
1.0 (0.4) |
2.5 (1) |
1.8 (0.7) |
1.0 (0.4) |
0.25 (0.1) |
19.16 (7.6) |
| Source: Weatherbase [6] | |||||||||||||
Wildlife
Due to the fertility and greenery of the region, wild animals come to the area either to breed or to graze on the grassland savannah. Prominent animals found locally include the kudu, wild boars, zebras, the Somali Wild Ass, warthogs, antelopes, the Somali sheep, wild goats, camels, and many different types of birds. Due south of Burao is a grassland savannah, which attracts many types of fauna to the region, including lions and leopards.
Transport
Burao has a working bus system. Air transportation needs are served by the Burao Airport, which offers flights via Daallo Airlines to Hargeisain Somaliland and to cities in Somalia, as well as international locations such as Addis Ababa and San'a. As of 2012, the airport's facilities are undergoing major renovations, supervised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).[7] In addition, an all-weather road connects Burao to the port of Berbera through the escarpment town of Sheekh.
Notable residents
- Abdirahman Ahmed Ali Tuur – first President of Somaliland
- Hadraawi – poet laureate
See also
References
- ^ a b UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia (1994-11-15). "Report on Mission to Haud Area, Region 5". Retrieved 2012-04-23.
[Habar Jeclo's] only major 'urban' centre is Bur'o, a town they share roughly equally with the Habar Yonis.
- ^ Somaliland’s Quest for International Recognition and the HBM-SSC Factor
- ^ "Somaliland History". World66. Internet Brands. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
In 1991, after the collapse of the government in Somalia, the territory asserted its independence as the Republic of Somaliland, at a meeting of clan elders in the town of Burao.
- ^ Somalia City & Town Population. Tageo.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-15.
- ^ a b A New Market Complex for Burco, Togdheer
- ^ "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Burao, Somalia". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
- ^ "Somaliland: A delegation from ICAO oversaw the renovation of Burao airport". Somalilandinformer. Retrieved 14 October 2012.