Administrative divisions of Somaliland

The administrative division of Somaliland are organized into three hierarchical levels. consists of 6 regions and 22 districts. Districts in turn contain villages. In addition, the capital Hargeisa has its own law (capital law) that is different from the law that defines administrative divisions. The administrative-territorial division of the country is established by the Law of Somaliland No. 23/2002 (Somali: Xeerka Ismaamulka Gobolada iyo Degmooyinka), which was finally approved in 2007.

Administrative divisions of Somaliland

Map of the Republic of Somaliland showing Administrative divisions of Somaliland and their capitals.
LocationRepublic of Somaliland
Created byConstitution of Somaliland
Subdivisions
  • TypeNumber
    Region6
    District22
    VillageUnknown

Somaliland is a self-declared unrecognized sovereign state in the Horn of Africa, internationally considered to be part of Somalia.

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