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Jariban

Summary

Jariban (Somali: Jarriiban, Arabic: جريبن, Italian: Geriban) Somali pronunciation: [(d)ʒa.r'iːbãn] is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It is the center of the Jariban District. It is administered by Puntland.

Jariiban
Jarriiban
جريبن
Town
Jariiban is located in Somalia
Jariiban
Jariiban
Location in Somalia.
Coordinates: 7°13′N 48°51′E / 7.217°N 48.850°E / 7.217; 48.850
State Puntland
RegionMudug
DistrictJariban
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
ClimateBWh

Demographics edit

Jariban has a population of approximately 20,000 inhabitants. The Jariban District has a total population of 39,207 residents.[1] CABDI CIISE Clan is dominant inhabitants of Jariiban District while other Omar Mohamud branches like Reer Mahad , Mohamed Omar inhibit.

Services edit

In October 2014, the Puntland government in conjunction with the local Kaalo NGO and UN-HABITAT launched a new regional census to gather basic information in order to facilitate social service planning and development, as well as tax collection in remote areas. According to senior Puntland officials, a similar survey was already carried out in towns near the principal Garowe–Bosaso Highway. The new census initiative is slated to begin in the Jariban District, Bayla District and Eyl Districts.[2]

Education edit

Jariban has a number of academic institutions. According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are above 20 primary schools in the Jariban District. Among these are Balibusle, Malaasle, Mareer, Garcad, Dhinowda, Ceelxagar,Sallax, Labilamane, Kulub , Malye ,Raydable,Islaan Cabdulaahi , Jariban, Ceel-Gaws Primary School and others.[3] Secondary schools in the area include Ceel-Gaws Secondary, Balibusle Secondary, Sallax Garacad Secondary, Labilamane Secondary and Jariban Secondary.[4]

Transportation edit

In 2012, the Puntland Highway Authority (PHA) announced a project to connect Jariban and other littoral towns in Puntland to the main regional highway.[5] The 750 km thoroughfare links major cities in the northern part of Somalia, such as Bosaso, Galkayo and Garowe, with towns in the south.[6]

Notes edit

  1. ^ "Regions, districts, and their populations: Somalia 2005 Jariiban is primarily inhabited by Somalis from the Majeerteen (Darood), and Leelkase (Darood) (draft)" (PDF). UNDP. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Service denied for individuals without Puntland identity card". Goobjoog. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Puntland - Primary schools". Ministry of Education of Puntland. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  4. ^ "Puntland - Secondary schools". Ministry of Education of Puntland. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  5. ^ "Puntland to upgrade Bosaso-Garowe highway". Sabahi. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  6. ^ The First 100 Days in Office Archived 2012-03-23 at the Wayback Machine

References edit

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