Ufeyn Explained

Official Name:Ufeyn
Other Name:أفين
Native Name:Ufayn
Settlement Type:District
Flag Size:90px
Mapsize:90px
Pushpin Map:Somalia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom puntland
Pushpin Relief:yes
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in africa.
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Regional State
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:uurcaleed
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Ufayn District
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1950
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:38
Area Land Km2:177
Population As Of:30,850
Population Total:22,850
Population Density Km2:39
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:10.65°N 49.75°W
Area Code:+252
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Ahmed Abshir Said Dhegabir

Ufeyn (in somailian Ufayn) is a second largest district in the north-eastern Bari region of Somalia.

Location

The settlement is situated near the border with the Sanaag region in SSC and just off the road, between Bosaso and Iskushuban in the desert foothills on the south side of the Ahl Mescat Mountains.

Education

Ufeyn has a number of academic institutions. According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are 10 primary schools in the Ufeyn District. Among these are Darul Cilmi, Kobdhexad, Geesa Qabad and Jedaal.[1] Secondary schools in the area include the Abdullahi Ibrahim Secondary.[2]

Municipal election

In October 2021, Puntland held democratic municipal election in three districts, one of which was Ufeyn. The current local government leadership was elected through that democratized process. [3]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Puntland - Primary schools. Ministry of Education of Puntland. 26 May 2013.
  2. Web site: Puntland - Secondary schools. Ministry of Education of Puntland. 26 May 2013.
  3. News: Puntland State holds historic local election in three towns . February 6, 2024 . SONNA.