Gogti

Gogti (Somali: Gogti), is a town located in the western Fafan Zone in the Somali region of Ethiopia. It lies near the border with the Sitti Zone.

Gogti
Town
Gogti
Location in Ethiopia
Coordinates: 10°04′35″N 42°51′33″E
Country Ethiopia
RegionSomali Region
DistrictAwbare, Fafan Zone
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
ClimateBSh

Demographics

The town and the surrounding region is primarily inhabited by the Reer Dudub of the Jibriil Yoonis subclan of the Gadabuursi Dir clan.[1][2][3][4]

History

The Ethiopian Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs and the UNHCR together opened a new refugee camp at Awbare 13 July 2007. As of June 2012 13,553 individuals were resident at the camp, with a further 10,847 at the Sheder camp.[5]

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References
  1. Hayward, R. J.; Lewis, I. M. (2005-08-17). Voice and Power. Routledge. p. 136. ISBN 9781135751753.
  2. http://www.fsnau.org/ipc/population-table Population census by UNFP based on Somalia.
  3. Hayward, R. J.; Lewis, I. M. (2005-08-17). Voice and Power. Routledge. p. 136. ISBN 9781135751753.
  4. http://www.fsnau.org/ipc/population-table Population census by UNFP based on Somalia.
  5. http://data.unhcr.org/horn-of-africa/settlement.php?id=15&country=65&region=11
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