Burao
Burao, also spelt Bur'o or Bur'ao (Burr-OH; Somali: Burco, IPA: [Burˈʕo], Arabic: برعو), is the capital of the Togdheer region and the second largest city in Somaliland. Burao was the site of the declaration of an independent Somaliland on 18 May 1991.
Burao
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Interactive map outlining Burao | |
Burao Location in Somaliland Burao Burao (Somaliland) Burao Burao (Horn of Africa) Burao Burao (Africa) | |
| 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 Ahmed (Wa'ays) (Kulmiye) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 102 km2 (39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,037 m (3,402 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 425,000 |
| Demonym(s) | Burcaawi برعاوي |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Climate | BWh |
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