Sheikh ( so, Sheekh, ar, شَيخ), also known as Shiikh, is a town in the northwestern
Sahil[Somaliland](_blank)
regions - page 8. province of
Somaliland
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. It is situated 70 km north of
Burao. This city is one of the most famous and historical places to
Somalis. It is an educational place and a city of civilization.
Overview
The city is inhabited by people from the
Mohamed Issa
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subdivisions of the
Issa Musse sub-clan of the
Habar Awal and the
Musa Cabdalle subdivision of the Habar Yunis sub-clan of the Garxajis. As with many other areas in Somaliland, Sheikh is noted for its numerous historical structures. Ancient temples found in the town are reportedly similar to those in the
Deccan Plateau in
South Asia.
The broader
Sheikh District has a total population of 133,625 residents.
See also
*
Kal-Sheikh
Notes
References
Sheikh, Somalia* Regions of Somaliland - page 8.
Populated places in Sahil, Somaliland
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