Kalabaydh, Sool Explained

Official Name:Kalabaydh
Other Name:Arabic: كلبيده
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Somalia
Pushpin Relief:yes
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Somalia
Coordinates:8.2432°N 47.2264°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Somalia
Subdivision Type1:Regional State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Las Anod
Unit Pref:Metric
Population As Of:2019
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:4100
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3

Kalabaydh is a town in the southern Sool region of Somalia.

Overview

Local control was disputed between Somaliland and Puntland.

Presently, the SSC-Khaatumo administration holds control over Kalabaydh and was recently visited by a delegation led by President Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali on December 16th, 2023.[2]

Education

Kalabaydh has several academic institutions.

According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are eight primary schools in the Kalabaydh District. These include Kalabayr Primary, Saaxdheer, Xidh-Xidh, and Qorilay.[3]

Secondary schools in the area include Kalabaydh Secondary.[4]

Demographics

The town is inhabited by the Dhulbahante clan, with lineages belonging to the Bahararsame sub-clans of Farah Garad.[5] [6]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Care Somaliland . October 2019 . CARE INTERNATIONAL – SOMALIA NUTRITION SMART SURVEY FINAL REPORT . 2021-07-24.
  2. Web site: Weftiga Hoggaamiyaha Maamulka SSC-Khaatumo ayaa caawo soo gaadhay Degmada Kalabaydh ee G/Soo.
  3. Web site: Puntland - Primary schools. Ministry of Education of Puntland. 26 May 2013.
  4. Web site: Puntland - Secondary schools. Ministry of Education of Puntland. 26 May 2013.
  5. Web site: Full Video:Beesha BAHRARSAME oo ku dhawaaqday Inay Qaateen Nabad Buuxda deegaanka KALABAYDH . 10 March 2023 . Somali.
  6. Web site: Shirkii beesha Maxamuud Cali ee Baharsame oo Kalabaydh ka dhacay . 10 March 2023 . Somali.