Sheikh, Somalia

Sheikh
Town

The countryside between Sheikh and Berbera.
Sheikh

Location in Somalia.

Coordinates: 9°55′45″N 45°11′30″E / 9.92917°N 45.19167°E / 9.92917; 45.19167Coordinates: 9°55′45″N 45°11′30″E / 9.92917°N 45.19167°E / 9.92917; 45.19167
Country  Somalia
Region Saaxil
District Sheekh
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Sheikh (Somali: Sheekh, Arabic: شَيخ), also known as Shiikh, is a small town in the northwestern Saaxil[1] province in the autonomous region of saaxil in Somaliland in Somalia. It is situated 70 km north of Burao.

Overview

As with many other areas in northern Somalia, Sheikh is noted for its numerous historical structures. Ancient temples found in the town are reportedly similar to those in the Deccan Plateau in South Asia.[2]

The broader Sheikh District has a total population of 33,625 residents.[3]

See also

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References


[4] Regions of Somaliland - page 8.

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