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==Demographics== |
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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]]. |
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]].{{Citation needed}} |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Revision as of 15:43, 2 June 2021
Garadag | |
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Town | |
.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.[citation needed]
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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