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SOMALILAND ADMINSTRATIVE BOUNDARY`S DATA
🗺️ Historical Context of the Somaliland Boundaries
🗺️ Historical Context of the Somaliland Boundaries
📝 Introduction to Somaliland's Regional and District Administrative Maps
📝 Introduction to Somaliland's Regional and District Administrative Maps
The current administrative structure of Somaliland is the result of both historical legacy and post-1991 state-building efforts. Somaliland, which declared its reassertion of independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Somali central government, has worked to strengthen its governance institutions, including its regional and district administration.
🗺️ Historical Context
🗺️ Historical Context
The origins of Somaliland’s administrative regions can be traced back to the British colonial era (1884–1960), when the territory was divided into six main districts: Hargeisa, Borama, Berbera, Burao, Erigavo, and Las Anod. These districts functioned as key governance centers under the British Protectorate of Somaliland.
Following independence on June 26, 1960, and the brief union with Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic, these colonial districts were integrated into the new republic’s administrative system. During the 1970s and 1980s, the Somali government implemented several administrative reforms that restructured the regions and districts. These included:
The formation of Woqooyi Galbeed (which later evolved into Maroodi Jeex),
The creation of new districts and regional boundaries for governance efficiency and political administration.
After 1991, the Republic of Somaliland built upon this framework, gradually expanding and formalizing its regional and district structures.
📜 Constitutional Basis
📜 Constitutional Basis
The Constitution of the Republic of Somaliland, adopted by referendum in 2001, provides the legal framework for regional and local governance.
Specifically:
Article 109 of the Constitution defines the structure of the state, stating that the territory of Somaliland shall be divided into regions (gobollada) and districts (degmooyinka).
It mandates the establishment of a local government system based on decentralization, allowing districts to have elected councils responsible for local development and service delivery.
These provisions form the legal basis for Somaliland’s ongoing efforts to strengthen decentralized governance and equitable regional development.
🧭 Current Administrative Structure
🧭 Current Administrative Structure
Today, Somaliland officially consists of six historical regions, though the government has occasionally proposed new ones for administrative and political purposes. Each region is subdivided into districts, which are the basic units of local governance. Districts are further categorized (A, B, C, or D) based on population, infrastructure, and economic viability, as per local government laws.
The current six core regions are:
Additional regions such as Salal, Haysimo, and Buuhoodle have been proposed, but are not fully institutionalized across national planning frameworks.
🗺️ About the Maps
🗺️ About the Maps
The regional and district maps you are about to review provide a visual representation of Somaliland’s current administrative structure. These maps are crucial for:
Policy and planning by government ministries,
Service delivery by local authorities,
Monitoring and evaluation of development projects,
And research and academic purposes.
The maps reflect:
The boundaries of each region,
The location and classification of districts,
Key geographical and administrative landmarks.
They are based on the most recent administrative demarcations used by national institutions such as the Ministry of Planning and National Development, the Ministry of Interior, and local government authorities.
📌 Summary
📌 Summary
In sum, Somaliland’s current regional and district administrative setup is deeply rooted in its colonial past, refined during the Somali Republic era, and constitutionally formalized through post-1991 state-building. The regional and district maps you will explore serve as essential tools for governance, development planning, and public administration.
Somaliland Admin1
The current administrative structure of Somaliland is the result of both historical legacy and post-1991 state-building efforts. Somaliland, which declared its reassertion of independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Somali central government, has worked to strengthen its governance institutions, including its regional and district administration.
Somaliland Admin2
Somaliland’s 19 districts serve as the basis for regional administration, officially recognized by the government for governance and coordination at the regional level. These administrative districts guide public service delivery, budgeting, and inter-ministerial operations across the six regions.
Somaliland Admin3
Somaliland’s 23 electoral districts, recognized by the National Electoral Commission (NEC), are used for organizing local council elections, defining constituencies, and allocating seats, with a focus on fair representation and voter accessibility.
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