Burao
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Burao, also spelt Bur'o or Bur'ao[3] (Burr-OH; Somali: Burco, IPA: [Burˈʕo], Arabic: برعو), is the capital of the Togdheer region[4] and the second largest city in Somaliland.[5][6] Burao was the site of the declaration of an independent Somaliland on 18 May 1991.[7]
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Burao
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City | |
Coordinates: 09°31′40.4″N 45°32′04.2″E | |
Country | Somaliland |
Region | Togdheer |
District | Burao District |
First settled | Late 18th century |
Establishment | 1910 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mohamed Hersi (Reer Xuseen) [1] (Kulmiye) |
Area | |
• Total | 168 km2 (65 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,037 m (3,402 ft) |
Population (2023)[2] | |
• Total | 812,000 |
• Rank | 2nd |
Demonym(s) | Burcaawi برعاوي |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Climate | BWh |
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