Hirshabelle, officially Hirshabelle State of Somalia (Somali: Dowlad Goboleedka Hirshabelle ee Soomaaliya), is a Federal Member State in south-central Somalia. It is bordered by Galmudug state of Somalia to the north, South West State of Somalia and Banadir region to the south, Ethiopia to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. Jowhar is the capital state.

Hirshabelle State of Somalia
  • Dowlad Goboleedka Hirshabeele ee Soomaaliya (Somali)
  • ولاية هيرشابيل الصومال  (Arabic)
  • Wilāyat hirshabeele aṣ-Ṣūmāl
Flag of Hirshabelle
Flag
Coat of arms of Hirshabelle
Coat of arms
Anthem: Qolobaa Calankeed
Location of Hirshabelle
Capital
and largest city
Jowhar
04°44′09″N 045°12′13″E / 4.73583°N 45.20361°E / 4.73583; 45.20361
Official languagesSomali
Ethnic groups
Somali
Religion
Islam
Demonym(s)Somali
GovernmentFederated state under a presidential democracy
• President
Ali Abdullahi Hussein
Autonomy Federal Member State 
within Somalia
Population
• 2019 estimate
1,189,100 (estimate)[1]
HDI0.3
low
CurrencySomali shilling (SOS)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
• Summer (DST)
UTC+3 (not observed)
Drives onright
Calling code+252 (Somalia)
ISO 3166 codeSO
Internet TLD.so

Hirshabelle consists of the Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions of Somalia. The name of the state originates from combining their names. Hirshabelle proclaimed itself the autonomous Federal Member State of the Federal Republic of Somalia as stipulated in the provisional Constitution of Somalia.

Background

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The creation of the Hirshabelle State has long been controversial, as both regions, Hiran and Middle Shabelle, have expressed a desire to create their own separate regional states.[citation needed]

In October 2016, local presidential elections were held, which were won by Ali Abdullahi Osoble.[2] On 11 March 2017, the Hirshabelle Parliament approved a new Cabinet of 52 Ministers. In September 2017, the Parliament elected a President, Mohamed Abdi Ware.[3]

Ali Abdullahi Hussein has held the position of president in Hirshabelle State since 2020. Out of the 99 members of Parliament, 86 cast their votes in favor of him, with the remaining 13 votes going to Abdirahman Jimale Osman.[4]

Women's rights

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In 2021, according to a report by the Somali Bureau of National Statistics, 21% of women in Hirshabelle State had experienced physical violence, 99.5% of women aged 15–49 had undergone female genital mutilation, 75% owned a mobile telephone, and 8% had used the internet in the preceding 12 months.[5] As of 2024, the Minister for Women and Human Rights was Rahma Guliye.[6]

Population

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Region Population
Middle Shabelle 900,700
Hiran 890,288 Galbeed]]

990,721

Total

2,781,709

Towns of Hiran Region

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citys
Beledweyne
Buloburde
Jalalaqsi
Ceelcali
Moqakori
Mataban
Maxaas
Buq aqable

Towns of the Middle Shabelle region

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citys
Jowhar
Balcad
Mahaday
Cadale
Miirtaqwe
Biya Cade [so]
Warsheikh
Adan Yabal
Caligaduud
Ceel Baraf
Ruunirgood
Raage Ceele

Administration

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The President of Hirshabelle is an executive head of Hirshabelle State of Somalia; the president is both head of state and head of government. The President can appoint and dismiss Cabinet members.

Presidents

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For a comprehensive list of the presidents of Hirshabelle State of Somalia, see the List of presidents of Hirshabelle article. The current president of Hirshabelle is Ali Abdullahi Hussein.

Transport

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The road that passes through Jowhar and connects the cities of Jalalaqsi and Mogadishu is considered relatively safe. The road from Jalalaqsi to Buloburde serves as a supply route for the city of Buloburde, but may be subject to attacks by Al-Shabaab. The road from Bulobarde through the Halgan village in Beledwayne passes through Al-Shabab territory, and is therefore more susceptible to attacks by the group. At the same time, the movement of civil transport can be carried out through the territory of Al-Shabaab.

Climate

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In March and April, the average daily maximum temperature in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiraan, is 36.7 °C (98.1 °F). In December, the average daily maximum temperature is 21.9 °C (71.4 °F).

Climate data for Beledweyne, Somalia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 41.5
(106.7)
42.5
(108.5)
43.0
(109.4)
43.0
(109.4)
41.3
(106.3)
39.0
(102.2)
39.0
(102.2)
39.0
(102.2)
40.2
(104.4)
45.0
(113.0)
40.0
(104.0)
42.0
(107.6)
45.0
(113.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 34.5
(94.1)
35.4
(95.7)
36.7
(98.1)
36.9
(98.4)
34.9
(94.8)
34.0
(93.2)
33.0
(91.4)
33.8
(92.8)
35.3
(95.5)
34.4
(93.9)
34.8
(94.6)
34.5
(94.1)
34.8
(94.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) 28.2
(82.8)
28.7
(83.7)
30.0
(86.0)
30.4
(86.7)
29.2
(84.6)
28.4
(83.1)
27.8
(82.0)
27.7
(81.9)
29.0
(84.2)
28.7
(83.7)
28.5
(83.3)
28.5
(83.3)
28.7
(83.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22.0
(71.6)
22.0
(71.6)
23.4
(74.1)
23.9
(75.0)
23.4
(74.1)
22.8
(73.0)
22.6
(72.7)
21.6
(70.9)
22.7
(72.9)
22.6
(72.7)
22.3
(72.1)
22.3
(72.1)
22.6
(72.7)
Record low °C (°F) 16.0
(60.8)
16.5
(61.7)
17.0
(62.6)
16.0
(60.8)
18.0
(64.4)
17.0
(62.6)
17.0
(62.6)
16.3
(61.3)
17.2
(63.0)
17.0
(62.6)
15.0
(59.0)
15.0
(59.0)
15.0
(59.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 0
(0)
1
(0.0)
5
(0.2)
48
(1.9)
59
(2.3)
6
(0.2)
3
(0.1)
3
(0.1)
8
(0.3)
51
(2.0)
16
(0.6)
5
(0.2)
204
(8.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 20
Average relative humidity (%) 58 57 57 60 64 61 65 64 59 64 63 62 61
Mean monthly sunshine hours 288.3 276.9 288.3 243.0 272.8 249.0 201.5 232.5 246.0 223.2 243.0 269.7 3,034.2
Mean daily sunshine hours 9.3 9.8 9.3 8.1 8.8 8.3 6.5 7.5 8.2 7.2 8.1 8.7 8.3
Percent possible sunshine 80 79 65 53 54 61 54 62 62 57 60 69 63
Source 1: Deutscher Wetterdienst[7]
Source 2: Food and Agriculture Organization: Somalia Water and Land Management (per cent sunshine)[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Somalia: Subdivision and cities". www.citypopulation.de. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Baarlamaanka Hirshabeele oo madaxweyne doortay — BBC News Somali". Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  3. ^ "HirShabeelle oo yeelatay madaxweyne cusub — BBC News Somali". Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  4. ^ "iftiin fm – ileyska ummadda". Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  5. ^ Somali Health and Demographic Survey: Hirshabelle Report (PDF). Hirshabelle State o Somalia. 2021.
  6. ^ "Trailblazing Unity: Somalia Welcomes New Chapter of African Women Leaders Network". UN Women – Africa. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Klimatafel von Beled Weyne (Belet Uen) / Somalia" (PDF). Baseline climate means (1961–1990) from stations all over the world (in German). Deutscher Wetterdienst. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Long term mean monthly sunshine fraction in Somalia". Food and Agriculture Organization. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
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