Buuhoodle
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Buuhoodle بوهودله |
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 Buuhoodle
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| Coordinates: 8°13′50″N 46°19′36″E / 8.23056°N 46.32667°ECoordinates: 8°13′50″N 46°19′36″E / 8.23056°N 46.32667°E | |
| Country |
 Somalia
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| Region | Ayn |
| District | Buuhoodle |
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| • Total | 124,380 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Buhoodle (Somali: Buuhoodle, Arabic: بووهودل), also known as Bohotle, is the capital of the northern Ayn region in Somalia. It is a prominent border town for movements of goods to and from the East, Puntland and the Somali region of Ethiopia. The surrounding district is rich in both livestock and fledgeling agriculture. It has primary schools, secondary schools and universities. Buhoodle is a medium-sized city that has clinics, hospitals, electricity and all the amenities required of a city. It is notable for being the birthplace of the father of the Somali nation, Mohammed Abdullah Hassan.
Buuhoodle is an historical city. It is where Mohammed Abdullah Hassan's Dervish nationalist and anti-colonial movement began.
Buuhodle is the capital city of the newly created region of Ayn. The region consists of the now former Buhoodle District, which was previously part of the Togdheer region. The Ayn region includes other districts such as Widhwidh, Ceegaag, Horufadhi, Sool Joogto, Megagle and Qoorlugud.
Buhoodle is located on the border between Somalia and Ethiopia. It serves as a commercial hub for the movement of goods to and from Bosaso, Garowe, Las Anod, Galkayo, Wardheer, Burao, the surrounding area, and the Ogaden. The city is rich in livestock as well as agriculture, and has grown considerably since 1993. Today, Buuhoodle has modern communication systems such as cell phones, land-line phones, and internet services. It also has modern hotels, as well as a new hospital constructed in 2008. Additionally, a water supply network was built in 2010 by young local residents.
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