Sheikh District

Sheikh District (Somali: Degmada Sheekh) is a district in the Sahil region of Somaliland. Its capital lies at Sheikh.[3] The district was part of Togdheer region until 1998, when the Sheikh District was incorporated into the Sahil region.[4]

Sheikh District
Degmada Sheekh
Location of Berbera district in Sahil, Somaliland
Location of Berbera district in Sahil, Somaliland
Country Somaliland
RegionSahil
CapitalSheikh
Elevation
1,500[1] m (4,921 ft)
Population
 (2005)[2]
  Total100,000
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Overview

Sheikh District is inhabited by the Issa Musse sub-clan of the Habr Awal .[5]

As with many other areas in the Somaliland interior, Sheikh is noted for its numerous historical structures and mountainous scenery.

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