Eyl District Explained

Official Name:Eyl
Settlement Type:District
Pushpin Map:Somalia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Somalia.
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Somalia
Subdivision Type1:Regional State
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Nugal
Subdivision Type3:Capital
Subdivision Name3:Eyl
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:32,345 [1]
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:7.9667°N 49.85°W

Eyl District (Somali: Degmada Eyl) is a district in the northeastern Nugal region of Somalia. Its capital is Eyl.

Overview

Eyl District was once a major hub for dervish movement in the early 1900s, with Sayid Mohamed Abdille Hassan operating in the area and using Eyl as a base to launch attacks on British and Italian colonies.

Eyl served as one of the coastal bases for the Dervish movement. It was strategically important because it allowed the Dervishes to receive supplies and weapons from the coast, which were crucial for sustaining their long-running resistance.

Today, Eyl is known for its beautiful coastline, fishing industry, and archaeological sites, including ancient cave paintings that attract researchers and tourists. The town's economy is primarily based on fishing and small-scale trade. Puntland's government has worked to establish better governance and security in the area to deter piracy and improve living conditions for residents.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Regions, districts, and their populations: Somalia 2005 (draft). UNDP. 21 September 2013.