Aynabo District

Aynabo District, popularly known as Saraar is a district in the northern Sool region of Somaliland.[1] Its capital lies at Aynabo.[2] Other settlements in the district includes Wadaamagoo, War Idaad, Berkad Ali Hersi, Godheeli, Habariheshay, Ceeldhaab, Ceegaag, Oog, Badweyn, Gowsaweyne and Qoridheere.

Aynabo

Saraar
District
Location in Somaliland
Country Somaliland
RegionSool
CapitalAynabo
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Oil Exploration


Northern section of the district is home to Block SL10B/13. In November 2019, Genel energy present estimation of block potential. It conclude the existence of active petroleum system and several stacked oil reserves within the block adding up to 1.3 billion barrels of oil. Full field development will have daily output of 50.000 barrels of oil.[3]

Block SL10B13 Somaliland

Demography

The total population of the district is 170,188. The district is primarily inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with the Habar Jeclo sub-clan of the Isaaq well represented.[4]

References
  1. "Districts of Somalia".
  2. "Districts of Somalia".
  3. "Somaliland Block SL10B/13" (PDF). Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  4. "EASO Country of Origin Information Report Somalia Security Situation" (PDF). Retrieved 10 March 2020. the Isaaq subclan Habar Jeelo lives in the Caynabo district


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