Bur Salah

Bur Salah ([1] Bursaalax is a border town in Somalia

Bur Salah

Bur Saalax

Burar
mudug
Country Somalia  Puntland
Region Mudug
puntlandGaalkacyo
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Overview

Bur Salah is situated between Beyra and Rigomane.

Formerly known as Burar, it is named after Saalax Jaamac, who was the owner of a water pool facility in the center of the town.

The Puntland army has a notable presence in the city, which has contributed to local peace.

Demographics

The town is primarily inhabited mainly by the leelkase and Majeerten both sub clans of Darood.

Transportation

A highway connects Bur Salah with Galkayo, the capital of the Mudug region.[2]

Education

Bur Salah currently has several primary and secondary institutions, as well as many Islamic schools (madrassahs).[3][4]

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References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2016-07-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/improving-security-trade-through-employment-somalia
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2016-07-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. http://www.guidestar.org/PartnerReport.aspx?ein=42-1765124&Partner=Amex


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