Haranka
Haranka | |
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| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Middle Juba |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Haranka ([Xaranka] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help)) is a small town in the southern Middle Juba (Jubbada Dhexe) region of Somalia.
History
Haranka is an old settlement. It is believed to have been founded centuries ago.
xaranka waa magaalo yar oo ku taala jubada dhexe waxaa hoos yimaada tuulooyin farabadan
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Overview
The city is situated on the main road between Mogadishu and Kismayo, near Barawa and about 50 miles northeast of Jilib.[1]
Economy
The Somali Fruit Company is based in the town.
Education
Haranka has one primary school.
Notes
- ^ School of Oriental and African Studies, p.161.
References
- School of Oriental and African Studies, ALC, Volumes 6-7, (University of London: 1993)
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