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|official_name = Balabale |
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|native_name = {{lang|so|Balanballe}} |
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|settlement_type = City |
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|pushpin_map = Somalia |
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|pushpin_map_caption = Location in Somalia |
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|coordinates = {{coord|05|41|21|N|45|58|11|E|region:SO-TO|display=inline,title}} |
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|subdivision_type = Country |
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|subdivision_name = {{flag|Somalia}} |
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|subdivision_type1 = [[States and regions of Somalia|State]] |
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|subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of Somalia|Region]] |
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|subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Galmudug}} |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Galguduud]] |
| subdivision_name2 = [[Galguduud]] |
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|government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor-Council-Commission]] |
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|leader_title = [[Mayor]] |
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| leader_name = [[Iraad Hashi Ali gure]] |
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|area_code = 061 |
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|timezone = [[East Africa Time|EAT]] |
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'''Balanbale''' ({{lang-so|Balanballe}}), also spelled as Balanbal, is the district in [[Galguduud]] region of Somalia. It is one of the large cities in Galgaduud with a large population. In recent times Balanbale was developing rapidly. As of 2016, the some projects are under enlargement construction. |
'''Balanbale''' ({{lang-so|Balanballe}}), also spelled as Balanbal, is the district in [[Galguduud]] region of Somalia. It is one of the large cities in Galgaduud with a large population. In recent times Balanbale was developing rapidly. As of 2016, the some projects are under enlargement construction. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Balanbale is situated in central Somalia, near |
Balanbale is situated in central Somalia, near kilinka Shanad. The city is situated about 90 km west of Dusamareb, the capital of Galguduud province. |
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==Climate== |
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Balanbale has a hot arid climate. The weather is generally hot, sunny and dry. As other Somali regions it has two rainy seasons and two dry seasons, each of three months. |
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==Demographics== |
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The broader [[Balanbale District]] It is primarily inhabited by the [[Ayr clan]] sub clan of [[Hawiye]] and Marehan sub clan of Darod. |
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==Education== |
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Balanbale has a number of academic institutions. According to the local administration, there are 12 primary schools in the Balanbale. Among these are Iqra and Balanbale Primary. Secondary schools in the area include Balanbale Secondary School and Iqra High School. |
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As the University Of Galgadud provides higher degree programs in the region, Balanbale hosts a branch of the university. |
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==Services== |
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Balanbale is served by different public and private medical institutions. Among these is the Balanbale General Hospital, which was equipped and staffed by Somali diaspora in conjunction with local and international NGO partners. |
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A number of local and international NGOs also have their main offices in the city. |
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==Economy== |
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Livestock is the backbone of Balabale's economy, and it has a thriving livestock industry: The city's livestock trade is at its most brisk during the hajj period, when over a hundred thousand heads of livestock are sold and shipped to the Gulf states. |
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==Media== |
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Various media organizations are based in Balanbale, including [[Radio Balanbale]]. Somali media institutions also have offices in the city. |
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==Districts== |
==Districts== |
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Balanbele is subdivided into several administrative districts: |
Balanbele is subdivided into several administrative districts: |
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* Canjiidle |
* Canjiidle |
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* Oktoobar |
* Oktoobar |
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* Turbi |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* http://som.postcodequery.com/b2s2.html |
* [http://som.postcodequery.com/b2s2.html Balanbal, herale, Galgaduud: None_Somalia_Postcode Query] |
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* https://www.evi.com/q/distance_from_balanbal_to_abudwak |
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[[Category:Geography of Somalia]] |
[[Category:Geography of Somalia]] |
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Balabale
Balanballe | |
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City | |
  Balabale Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 05°41′21″N 45°58′11″E / 5.68917°N 45.96972°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| State |  Galmudug |
| Region | Galguduud |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council-Commission |
| • Mayor | Iraad Hashi Ali gure |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | 061 |
Balanbale (Somali: Balanballe), also spelled as Balanbal, is the district in Galguduud region of Somalia. It is one of the large cities in Galgaduud with a large population. In recent times Balanbale was developing rapidly. As of 2016, the some projects are under enlargement construction.
Balanbale and Goldogob were announced as a district by Somali government led by Jaalle Mohamed Siyaad Bare President of Somalia in 1982; from that time Balanbale has served as the center of the Balanbale District.
Balanbale is situated in the western part of Galguduud region bordering Ethiopia's Somali Regional State. It has a close relationship both economically and socially, and it plays a key role in the transportation of both countries.
Geography
[edit]Balanbale is situated in central Somalia, near kilinka Shanad. The city is situated about 90 km west of Dusamareb, the capital of Galguduud province.
Districts
[edit]Balanbele is subdivided into several administrative districts:
- Dhagax-barkato
- Canjiidle
- Oktoobar
- Waaberi
- Turbi