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Garadag was founded in 1934 and is located northwest of [[Xudun, Somalia|Xudun]] and east by road from [[War Idaad]]. One of the main Landmarks of the town is "Geedka Garadag", a famous tree under which numerous peace meetings or ''shirs'' have taken place over the years. |
Garadag was founded in 1934 and is located northwest of [[Xudun, Somalia|Xudun]] and east by road from [[War Idaad]]. One of the main Landmarks of the town is "Geedka Garadag", a famous tree under which numerous peace meetings or ''shirs'' have taken place over the years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shacabka Degmada Garadag oo Soo Dhaweeyey Murrashaxa KULMIYE iyo Weftigiisa, Geedka Taariikhiga ahna Ku Qaabilay|url=http://www.kulmiyeparty.org/news/shacabka-degmada-garadag-oo-soo-dhaweeyey-murrashaxa-kulmiye-iyo-weftigiisa-geedka-taariikhiga-ahna-ku-qaabilay/|access-date=2021-04-11|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The name ''Garadag'' in the [[Somali language|Somali]] language means "a difficult case", in reference to a marital dispute between two men regarding a girl that was promised to one of the men but married off to the other.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-03|title=Daawo:-Taariikhda Degmad Garadag Ee Gobolka Sanaag Iyo Horumaro Ka Tisqaaday|url=https://afkashacabka.com:443/articles/42423/Daawo-Taariikhda-Degmad-Garadag-Ee-Gobolka-Sanaag-Iyo-Horumaro-Ka-Tisqaaday|access-date=2021-05-09|website=afkashacabka.com|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Online|first=Warside|date=2017-03-17|title=Daawo Taariikhda Degmada Garadag & Shirkada Isgaadhsiinta Telesom|url=https://www.warsideonline.com/2017/03/17/daawo-taariikhda-degmada-garadag-shirkada-isgaadhsiinta-telesom/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=Warside Online|language=en-US}}</ref> |
The name ''Garadag'' in the [[Somali language|Somali]] language means "a difficult case", in reference to a marital dispute between two men regarding a girl that was promised to one of the men but married off to the other.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-03|title=Daawo:-Taariikhda Degmad Garadag Ee Gobolka Sanaag Iyo Horumaro Ka Tisqaaday|url=https://afkashacabka.com:443/articles/42423/Daawo-Taariikhda-Degmad-Garadag-Ee-Gobolka-Sanaag-Iyo-Horumaro-Ka-Tisqaaday|access-date=2021-05-09|website=afkashacabka.com|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Online|first=Warside|date=2017-03-17|title=Daawo Taariikhda Degmada Garadag & Shirkada Isgaadhsiinta Telesom|url=https://www.warsideonline.com/2017/03/17/daawo-taariikhda-degmada-garadag-shirkada-isgaadhsiinta-telesom/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=Warside Online|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Garadag | |
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.svg)  Garadag Location in Somaliland. | |
| Coordinates: 9°29′15″N 46°52′1″E / 9.48750°N 46.86694°E | |
| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Sanaag |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,400 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Garadag (Template:Lang-so) is a key town in the Sanaag region of Somaliland.[1]
Overview
Garadag was founded in 1934 and is located northwest of Xudun and east by road from War Idaad. One of the main Landmarks of the town is "Geedka Garadag", a famous tree under which numerous peace meetings or shirs have taken place over the years.[2]
The name Garadag in the Somali language means "a difficult case", in reference to a marital dispute between two men regarding a girl that was promised to one of the men but married off to the other.[3][4]
Demographics
The population of Garadag is estimated to be approximately 17,400. The town is inhabited by the Biciide sub-division of the Habr Je'lo, Isaaq.
Education
According to the Somaliland Ministry of Planning Garadag contains 32 public primary and secondary schools, with the wider district containing an additional 15 schools.[5]
References
- ^ https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=CKQ7AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA223&lpg=PA223&dq=garadag+somalia&source=bl&ots=q6miyK1L4k&sig=ACfU3U0wTz8u1fKKQ8wlB6C3SaLeoCaIrA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwis7OLT27PnAhUkRhUIHVvcBQs4ChDoATAJegQIChAB#v=onepage&q=garadag%20somalia&f=false
- ^ "Shacabka Degmada Garadag oo Soo Dhaweeyey Murrashaxa KULMIYE iyo Weftigiisa, Geedka Taariikhiga ahna Ku Qaabilay". Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ^ "Daawo:-Taariikhda Degmad Garadag Ee Gobolka Sanaag Iyo Horumaro Ka Tisqaaday". afkashacabka.com. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ Online, Warside (2017-03-17). "Daawo Taariikhda Degmada Garadag & Shirkada Isgaadhsiinta Telesom". Warside Online. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ "SANAAG REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2014-2016)" (PDF). SOMALILAND MINISTRY OF NATIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
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