Wajir
| Wajir | |
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| Town | |
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 Wajir
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| Coordinates: 01°45′00″N 40°03′00″E / 1.75000°N 40.05000°E | |
| Country |
 Kenya
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| County | Wajir County |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population (2009 Census) | |
| • Town | 82,800 |
| • Urban | 16,838 |
| Area code(s) | 46 |
| Climate | BWh |
Wajir (Somali: Wajeer) is the capital of the Wajir County of Kenya. It is situated in the former North Eastern Province.
A cluster of cairns near Wajir are generally ascribed by the local inhabitants to the Madanle, a semi-legendary people of high stature, who are associated with the Somali. A. T. Curle (1933) reported the excavation of two of these large tumuli, finding traces of skeletal remains which crumbled at his touch, as well as earthenware shards and a copper ring.
Wajir is located in an arid area prone to drought. It sits at a latitude and longitude of 01°45′00″N 40°03′00″E / 1.75000°N 40.05000°E. (Latitude:1.75000; Longitude:40.05000). The town is served by Wajir Airport, with flights to Nairobi, Galkacyo and Mogadishu.
Wajir is mainly inhabited by Somalis, most belonging to the Ogaden, Ajuran and Degodia clans. The 1999 census reported a total population of 661,941 inhabitants.
Wajir county has several secondary schools, which are located in Wajir South,Wajir East,Wajir West,Wajir North,Tarbaj and Eldas.Some of the academic institutions include Wajir High School, Wajir Girls High, Sabunley Secondaru, Griftu High, Hon. Khalif, Eldas High, Bute High, Hadado, Habaswein High, Furaha Mixed Day School, Waberi Mixed Day Secondary School,Buna Boys,Buna Girls,Korondile Boys,Bute Girls,Bute Mixed Day Secondary, Sabunley Secondary School,Lehey Secondary,Khorofharar,Kutulo and many others.
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