Gabiley
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Gabiley is a city in the northwestern Woqooyi Galbeed
province of Somaliland
, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia
.
Gabiley is located 54 km west of Hargeisa
, the capital of Somaliland. The capital of the Gabiley sub-region, it is bounded on the north & west by the Awdal
region, on the east by Hargeisa, and on the south by the Somali Region
of Ethiopia
.
and is the capital of Gabiley Region in the North West region of Somaliland.
, Berbera
and Amud
. Some stones left behind (known as Arabian stones) which were believed to have been earmarked for the construction of pyramids. Those stones lay undisturbed for a long period of time between the town and the boarding school built in 1950.
In the early 1950s, health and sanitation in the city were an immense problem, particularly with regard to tuberculosis
, which at the time was one of the leading causes of death in many places around the world. To address these health concerns, the first tuberculosis hospital was built in Gabiley.
Somali
are the main inhabitants in the town.
It serves as a medical services for the whole region. It was opened in 2010.
Minor towns:
Woqooyi Galbeed
Woqooyi Galbeed, also known as Maroodi Jeex, is an administrative region in northwestern Somalia. It lies in the territory of Somaliland, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia....
province of Somaliland
Somaliland
Somaliland is an unrecognised self-declared sovereign state that is internationally recognised as an autonomous region of Somalia. The government of Somaliland regards itself as the successor state to the British Somaliland protectorate, which was independent for a few days in 1960 as the State of...
, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia
Somalia
Somalia , officially the Somali Republic and formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic under Socialist rule, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. Since the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991 there has been no central government control over most of the country's territory...
.
Gabiley is located 54 km west of Hargeisa
Hargeisa
Hargeisa is a city in the northwestern Woqooyi Galbeed region of Somalia. With a population of approximately 2 million residents, it is the second largest city in the country. Hargeisa is the capital of Somaliland, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region...
, the capital of Somaliland. The capital of the Gabiley sub-region, it is bounded on the north & west by the Awdal
Awdal
Awdal is a region in northwestern Somalia. Its capital is Borama.Awdal is bordered by Ethiopia, Djibouti, the Somali region of Woqooyi Galbeed, and the Gulf of Aden...
region, on the east by Hargeisa, and on the south by the Somali Region
Somali Region
Somali Region ; is the eastern-most of the nine ethnic divisions of Ethiopia. It is often called Somalia, though it is not to be confused with the independent country of the same name. The capital of Somali State is Jijiga...
of Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
.
Agriculture
Gabiley is renowned for its agricultural and farming industry and it is where most of the country's crops are produced. Some crops grown in the region are:- Corn known as "Elmi Jama"
- Maize, Wheat, and barley
- Beans, Peas, and groundnuts
- Potato, tomato, Onion, Garlic, Salad, and Cabbage
- Orange, Papaya, and watermelon.
Location
Gabiley is located 54 km west of Hargeisa the capital of SomalilandSomaliland
Somaliland is an unrecognised self-declared sovereign state that is internationally recognised as an autonomous region of Somalia. The government of Somaliland regards itself as the successor state to the British Somaliland protectorate, which was independent for a few days in 1960 as the State of...
and is the capital of Gabiley Region in the North West region of Somaliland.
History
Gabiley is one of the oldest area's in the country after ZeilaZeila
Zeila, also known as Zaila , is a port city on the Gulf of Aden coast, situated in the northwestern Awdal region of Somalia.Located near the Djibouti border, the town sits on a sandy spit surrounded by the sea. It is known for its offshore islands, coral reef and mangroves. Landward, the terrain is...
, Berbera
Berbera
Berbera is a city and seat of Berbera District in Somaliland, a self-proclaimed Independent Republic with de facto control over its own territory, which is recognized by the international community and the Somali Government as a part of Somalia...
and Amud
Amud
Amud or Amoud is an ancient town in the northwestern Awdal region of Somalia. It was a center of activity during the Golden Age of the Adal Sultanate...
. Some stones left behind (known as Arabian stones) which were believed to have been earmarked for the construction of pyramids. Those stones lay undisturbed for a long period of time between the town and the boarding school built in 1950.
In the early 1950s, health and sanitation in the city were an immense problem, particularly with regard to tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
, which at the time was one of the leading causes of death in many places around the world. To address these health concerns, the first tuberculosis hospital was built in Gabiley.
Demographics
The Jibriil Abokor, Sacad Muuse of the Habar Awal sub-clan of the IsaaqIsaaq
The Isaaq is one of the main Somali clans. Members of the clan principally live in the northwestern Somaliland region of Somalia, and the Somali Region of Ethiopia. The populations of five major cities of Somaliland – Hargeisa, Burco, Berbera, Ceerigaabo and Gabiley – are predominantly Isaaq...
Somali
Somali people
Somalis are an ethnic group located in the Horn of Africa, also known as the Somali Peninsula. The overwhelming majority of Somalis speak the Somali language, which is part of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family...
are the main inhabitants in the town.
Education
Primary education is almost available in the whole district; even the smaller communities have their own primary schools. On the other hand the chances to enrol a child at school in Gabiley district is far better than most of the country. For Post Secondary Education Timacade University was opened in 2009 to serve the needs of Gabiley Region students.Healthcare
Gabiley Region has one operating hospital in the capital city of Gabiley.It serves as a medical services for the whole region. It was opened in 2010.
Townships
Major towns:- ArabsiyoArabsiyoArabsiyo is a city in northwestern Somaliland, a self-proclaimed independent republic that is internationally recognized as a part of Somalia. The town is located about 30 km west of Hargeisa. Arabsiyo is known for its major farming area. It is also a resort town popular for special occasions...
- Tog WajaaleTog WajaaleTog Wajaale is a border town and the major crossing between Ethiopia and Somaliland.-References:...
- KalabaydhKalabaydh-Overview:The city is located near Borama, Tog Wajaale and Hargeisa. Its name Kalabaydh is derived from the town's location at the juncture of these settlements....
- Allaybaday
- Agabar
- Geed Balaadh.
Minor towns:
- Harcadaad
- Argeegta
- Teysa
- Xidhinta
- Ijaara
- Elbardaale
- Boqor
- Bus
- Galoolay
- Gogeysa
- GeedAbeera
- Saaray
- Ali Haydh
- Abdi Ghedi
- Eyl Shiekh
- Ilinta
- Caada
Notable figures
- Abdillahi Suldaan Mohammed TimacadeAbdillahi Suldaan Mohammed TimacadeAbdillahi Suldaan Mohammed 'Timacade was a Somali poet. He was among the most prominent bards of his day.-Biography:Timacade was born in 1920 in the small town of Galooley, situated near Gabiley in the northwestern Somaliland region of Somalia...
, prominent poet during the pre- and post-colonial periods (peak during 1960s). - Ali Abdi FarahAli Abdi FarahAli Abdi Farah is a politician in Djibouti.Farah served as diplomatic attaché to the President of the Republic, as head of general administration and consular affairs at the Ministry of External Affairs, and as First Adviser to the Embassy of Djibouti in Tunisia...
, member of Djibouti Cabinet. - INA HAGAA DHERE a legendary community leader.
- Khadra Haji Ismail GeidKhadra Haji Ismail GeidKhadra Haji Ismail Geid is a somali politician and the first female mayor in Somaliland.Khadra joined the ruling Peace, Unity, and Development Party Party in 2002. In May 2011 she was approved by the interior minister as Mayor of Gabiley District. She is the seventh Mayor of Gabiley District since...
, the first female mayor in SomalilandSomalilandSomaliland is an unrecognised self-declared sovereign state that is internationally recognised as an autonomous region of Somalia. The government of Somaliland regards itself as the successor state to the British Somaliland protectorate, which was independent for a few days in 1960 as the State of...
. - Mahamed Hersi Hassan, AKA Ahamed Djibouti ambassador to China and member of AU parliament.
- Mohammed Abdillahi Hogsade, prominent businessman in Ethiopia.
- Sheekh Muhumad Warsame, city founder and prominent religious leader.