Oodweyne
Oodweyne (Somali: Oodweyne) is a town in the northwestern Togdheer region of Somaliland. It is located between Burco and Hargeisa in the western part of Togdheer region.[1] The majority of the inhabitants are from the Habr Yunis sub-division of the Garhajis Isaaq.
Oodweyne | |
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Town | |
.svg.png.webp)  Oodweyne Location in Somaliland. | |
| Coordinates: 9°24′N 45°4′E | |
| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Togdheer |
| District | Odweyne |
| Population | |
| • Total | 192,031 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Notable residents
- Sultan Nur Ahmed Aman, Sultan of the Habr Yunis and one of the founders of the Somali Dervish movement.
- Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal, two-time Prime Minister of Somalia and second President of Somaliland.
References
- Ministry of National Planning and Development, Republic of Somaliland. "Togdheer Region Development Plan (2014-16)" (PDF).
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