Bur Salah
Bur Salah
Bur Saalax Burar | |
|---|---|
mudug | |
| Country |  Somalia  Puntland |
| Region | Mudug |
| puntland | Gaalkacyo |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Bur Salah ([1] Bursaalax is a border town in Somalia
Overview
Bur Salah is situated between Beyra and Rigomane.
Formerly known as Burar, it is named after Saalax Jaamac, 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.
Demographics
The town is primarily inhabited mainly by the leelkase and Majeerten both sub clans of Darood.
Transportation
A highway connects Bur Salah with Galkayo, the capital of the Mudug region.[2]
Education
Bur Salah currently has several primary and secondary institutions, as well as many Islamic schools (madrassahs).[3][4]
References
7°10′33″N 47°14′43″E / 7.1758°N 47.2453°E
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