Waiye

Waiye (Somali: Waaciye) is a town in the [[Karkaar,Puntland,Somalia| province of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.[1] Waiye was proposed to become a district by the Somali government in 1990, the town did not go through the entire process, as a result its designation as district remained pending. Following the establishment of Puntland government the town gained district status.[2][3][4]

For the local-level government area in Papua New Guinea, see Waiye Rural LLG.
Waiye
Town
Overview picture of Waiye town
Overview picture of Waiye town
Waiye is located in Somalia
Waiye
Waiye
Coordinates: 10.01122°N 49.04568°E / 10.01122; 49.04568
Country Somalia
RegionSomalia
DistrictWaiye
Government
 • MayorIshaq Ahmed Hassan
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Overview

Waiye is situated in the Waiye District of the Bari province. Waiye has a number of academic institutions.[5] In the Waiye District, there are ten primary schools, according to the Puntland Ministry of Education. Faruuq, Jurile, Khalid Binuwalid, and Waiye Primary are a few of these.[6] Secondary schools in the area include Waiye Secondary.[7]

Demographics

The broader Waiye district has roughly population of 23, 241 residents.

Notes
  1. Morooka, Iman (April 28, 2011). "Rural water system helps alleviate impact of drought in Somalia- Waiye borehole is now operational". Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  2. "Somalia: Welcoming Rallies for Puntland Leader in Waiye Distric, It is inhabited by different communities such as Dishishe (Reer Sakaiye) and Majerteen (Ali Jibrahil and Osman Mahmoud)". Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  3. "Rehabilitation of Waiye borehole which entails: Delivery, installation and commissioning of a complete solar system with solar PV power structure (coupled with diesel power generation), construction 3 No. water kiosks, 2 No. animal troughs, pump system installation and 65KVA duo genset in Waiye district in Garowe Puntland". Hiiraan. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  4. "Madaxweyne Deni iyo waftigiisii oo si weyn loogu soo dhaweeyay Degmada Waaciye". Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  5. "Wasiirka Waxbarashada oo kormeer ku maraya gobolada Puntland". Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  6. "Puntland - Primary schools". Ministry of Education of Puntland. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  7. "Puntland - Secondary schools". Ministry of Education of Puntland. Retrieved 26 May 2013.


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