Bosaso (, ), historically known as Bender Qassim is a city in the northeastern

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province ('' gobol'') of

Somalia Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, th ...

. It is the seat of the

Bosaso District Bosaso () is a Administrative divisions of Somalia in the northeastern Bari region of Somalia. Its capital of Bari region. It is also the commercial capital of Puntland Puntland is an autonomous state that considers itself to be part of ...

. Located on the southern coast of the

Gulf of Aden The Gulf of Aden (; ) is a deepwater gulf of the Indian Ocean between Yemen to the north, the Arabian Sea to the east, Djibouti to the west, and the Guardafui Channel, the Socotra Archipelago, Puntland in Somalia and Somaliland to the south. ...

, the municipality serves as the region's commercial capital and is a major seaport within the regional state of

Puntland Puntland is an autonomous state that considers itself to be part of Somalia, despite not accepting the legitimacy of Somalia's current governing administration. It was formed in 1998, and was a federal member state of Somalia from its fou ...

. Bosaso had an estimated population of around 1,700,000 residents in 2023. More recent reports put the figure as high as 1,700,000. The city has a diverse economy centred on education, government, banking, tourism, aviation, food, clothes, logistics, steel, energy, health care, hospitality, retail and technology. The area's many colleges and universities make it a regional hub of higher education, including law, medicine, engineering, business and entrepreneurship.

History

The ''

Periplus of the Erythraean Sea The ''Periplus of the Erythraean Sea'' (), also known by its Latin name as the , is a Greco-Roman world, Greco-Roman periplus written in Koine Greek that describes navigation and Roman commerce, trading opportunities from Roman Egyptian ports lik ...

'' indicates that

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merchants sailed to Bosaso, providing notes about the strategic and geographical location of the current Bosaso area, which was known as

Mosylon Mosylon (), also known as Mosullon, was an ancient proto-Somali trading center on or near the site that later became the city of Elaayo. History Mosylon was the most prominent emporium on the Red Sea coast, as outlined in the ''Periplus of the ...

in ancient times.

About hours' walk from Bet Qasim, we came to Bander Kasin (also called by the Arabs: the native name is Bosaso), which was built about sixty years ago. The Kaptallah was considered as first settlers.

For centuries the city was among the areas ruled by Dishiishe clan. later forming a part of

Italian Somaliland Italian Somaliland (; ; ) was a protectorate and later colony of the Kingdom of Italy in present-day Somalia, which was ruled in the 19th century by the Sultanate of Hobyo and the Majeerteen Sultanate in the north, and by the Hiraab Imamate and ...

. The town would eventually be administered through the official

region in the post-independence period. Bosaso's population is estimated at 700,000 residents. It is the third largest city in Somalia after Mogadishu and

Hargeisa Hargeisa ( ; ; ) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Somaliland, a ''List of states with limited recognition, de facto'' sovereign state in the Horn of Africa, still considered internationally to be part of Somalia. It is also th ...

. While Bosaso is a melting pot, with residents hailing from all the major clans of

, most of its population is from the

Harti Harti () is a Somali clan that traces its lineage back to Saleh Abdi Harti. They are a sub-clan of the larger Darod clan. Notable sub-clans within Harti include the Majeerteen, Warsangali, Warsengeli, Dishishe, and the Dhulbahante. They predomi ...

confederation of

Darod The Darod (, ) is a Somali clan. The forefather of this clan is Sheikh Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti, more commonly known as Darod. The clan primarily settles the apex of the Horn of Africa and its peripheries, the Somali hinterlands adjacent ...

sub-clans. Bosaso was previously known as Bandar Qasim, a name derived from a local trader of the same name who is said to have first settled in the area during the 14th century. It is believed that Qasim's favourite

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was called Boosaas, from which derived the current name of the town. The town was thus first called Bandar Qassim after its founder ("Qasim's town"), then later dubbed Bosaso after its founder's trusted camel. Historically, Bosaso has been a

stronghold, and evolved as a coastal town. Near Bosaso, at the end of the

Baalade Balade (, ), also called Balada or Uadi Balade is a wadi (Tog or الوادي) that has carved a long valley through the mountains of the Bari Region in Northern Somalia. Its sources start in the Cal Miskaad mountains and the wadi ends up into the ...

valley, lies a earthwork. Local tradition recounts that the massive embankment marks the grave of a community matriarch. It is the largest such structure in the wider Horn region.S. B. Miles, ''On the Neighbourhood of Bunder Marayah'', Vol. 42, (Blackwell Publishing on behalf of The Royal Geographical Society (with the institute of British Geographers): 1872), p.61-63.H. E. Hagi Bashir Ismail Yousuf

Geography

Location and habitat

Bosaso is situated in northeastern Somalia, on the

coast. Nearby settlements include to the east Rehiss (), to the northeast

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(), to the west

(), to the southwest

Laas Geel Laas Geel (), also spelled Laas Gaal, are cave formations on the rural outskirts of Hargeisa, Somalia, situated in the Maroodi Jeex region of the country. They contain some of the earliest known cave paintings of domesticated African aurochs (' ...

(), to the south Lasgoriga (), and to the southeast

El Dhurre El Dhurre is a populated place in Bari Region, Somalia located southeast of Bosaso Bosaso (, ), historically known as Bender Qassim is a city in the northeastern Bari province ('' gobol'') of Somalia. It is the seat of the Bosaso District. L ...

(). The largest cities in the country most proximate to Bosaso are

Erigavo Erigavo (, ), also spelled as Erigabo, is the capital and largest city of the Sanaag region of Somaliland. Etymology The name ''Ceerigaabo'' is made up of two parts: ''Ceeri'' which describes a place water collects, and ''gaabo'' (''gaaban'') ...

(),

Burao Burao, also spelt Bur'o or Bur'ao (; , , ), is the capital of the Togdheer region and the second largest city in Somaliland. Burao was the site of the Somaliland Declaration of Independence, declaration of an independent Somaliland on 18 May 19 ...

(), and

Berbera Berbera (; , ) is the capital of the Sahil, Somaliland, Sahil region of Somaliland and is the main sea port of the country, located approximately 160 km from the national capital, Hargeisa. Berbera is a coastal city and was the former capital of t ...

().

Shimbiris Mount Shimbiris is the highest peak in Somaliland. It has an elevation of above sea level. It is located in the Ogo Mountains range in the Sanaag region. SRTM The Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) is an international research effort th ...

, the highest peak in Somalia, is located some to the southwest in the

Cal Madow Cal Madow (also Calmadow, Al Madow, Al Medu, or Al Mado; ; ) is a mountain range in Somalia. It stretches across the area of Sanaag. Its peak sits at almost in Shimbiris, northwest of Erigavo. Cal Madow was a tourist destination in the late 198 ...

mountain range. In June 2014, the Puntland government launched a new tree-planting campaign in the state, with the regional Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism slated to plant 25,000 trees by the end of the year. Bosaso is among the seven cities and towns earmarked for the reforestation initiative, which also include

Garowe Garowe (, ,Qardho Qardho (, ), also known as Gardo, is a city in the northeastern Bari region of Somalia, a district within the autonomous state of Puntland. History Until Somalia's Independence Qardho is one of a series of ancient settlements in northern Somalia. ...

Dhahar Dhahar is a town in the eastern Sanaag region, and the capital of the Dhahar District. Reuters reports Dhahar as a Puntland town in 2021, but also reports how it condemns President Puntland and supports President Somalia. Somali Broadcasting ...

Buuhoodle Buuhoodle (, ), also known as Bohotle, serves as a significant border town for the movement of goods between Khatumo State, Khaatumo and the Somali Region of Ethiopia. The surrounding district is rich in livestock with growing agricultural activ ...

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and

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. The campaign is part of a broader partnership between the Puntland authorities and EU to set up various environmental protection measures in the region, with the aim of promoting reforestation and afforestation.

Climate

Bosaso has a

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(

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''BWh''). It has a mean annual

relative humidity Humidity is the concentration of water vapor present in the air. Water vapor, the gaseous state of water, is generally invisible to the human eye. Humidity indicates the likelihood for precipitation (meteorology), precipitation, dew, or fog t ...

of around 60%. The average daily mean temperature year-round is , with an average annual high of and an average annual low of . Average low temperatures are coolest during the winter months of December to February, when thermometer readings typically level out at . The weather slowly heats up in the spring, as the April rainy season begins. Average high temperatures later peak during the summer months of June to August, when they consistently exceed . Come September, cooler weather starts to set in again. Rainfall reaches a high over this period, with an average precipitation of in November. Total rainfall year-round is around .

Demographics

Bosaso's total population is estimated at around 164,906 residents (2005 est.).USAID Report ''Bosaso Urban Household Economy Study''
Furthermore, Bosaso is a major port for boats carrying emigrants from within the country as well as adjacent territories across the

to settle (sometimes illegally) in the

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states. While Bosaso today is a melting pot, with residents hailing from many different parts of Somalia, most of the city's population is from

Dishiishe The Dishishe (, Arabic ) also spelled Dashiishe, a prominent Somali clan within the Darod Harti lineage. They are a sub-clan of the Ahmed Harti (Mora'ase) , and are considered fraternal clans to the Gabtaanle, Tiinle, and Maganlabe. The Dishi ...

Majeerteen The Majeerteen, (, ; also spelled Majerteen, Macherten, Majertain, or Mijurtin) alternately known as Mohammed Harti, are a Somali sub-clan part of the Harti branch of the Darod, Darod clan. Traditionally, they inhabit extensive territories in ...

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and other

groups of

. The city is also home to newly arrived

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Municipality

Bosaso city affairs are managed by the Bosaso Municipality, its leadership is appointed by members of the area's 29 District Councilors. The municipal authority is currently led by Mayor Abdisalam Bashiir Abdisalam who succeeded Yasin Mire Mohamud who himself succeeded Hassan Abdallah Hassan in office.Bosaso District Council Elects New Mayor
Each of the city's various districts also has its own municipal sub-authorities, complete with a mayor and civil servants.

Economy

Bosaso is a city that is experiencing rapid growth. Prior to the Somali civil war, it had a population of under 50,000 inhabitants. Since the conflict, Somalis belonging to the Harti Darod sub-clans began migrating back to their ancestral areas of

. As a consequence of these migrations, Bosaso's population and the local housing industry have grown tremendously. Amalbanpun

In December 2011, a new commercial market opened in Bosaso's northern Dayaha ("Star") neighborhood, near the port. Approximately in size, it was designed to ensure easy vehicle access. The market is the result of careful planning between Puntland government officials and civil society representatives. In September 2013, Puntland Minister of Fisheries Mohamed Farah Adan also announced that the Ministry in conjunction with the FAO would open a new fish market in the city, complete with modern refrigerators. Bosaso is home to

Golis Telecom Somalia Golis Telecom (), shortened to Golis, is the largest telecommunications operator in the Puntland state of northeastern Somalia. It was founded in 2002 with the objective of supplying the country with GSM mobile services, fixed line and internet ...

, the largest

telecommunications Telecommunication, often used in its plural form or abbreviated as telecom, is the transmission of information over a distance using electronic means, typically through cables, radio waves, or other communication technologies. These means of ...

operator in northeastern Somalia. Founded in 2002 with the objective of supplying the country with GSM mobile services,

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and

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, it has an extensive network that covers all of the nation's major cities and more than 40 districts in both Puntland and

Somaliland Somaliland, officially the Republic of Somaliland, is an List of states with limited recognition, unrecognised country in the Horn of Africa. It is located in the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden and bordered by Djibouti to the northwest, E ...

. According to ''

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'', Golis offers one of the cheapest international calling rates on the planet, at US$0.2 less than anywhere else in the world. In addition, Netco has its headquarters in the city. Other telecommunication firms serving the region include

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and NationLink. In September 2013, Puntland Deputy Minister of Environment Burhan Elmi Hirsi also announced a plan by the Puntland government to establish a gas manufacturing plant in Bosaso. The new project is part of a broader campaign by the Puntland environmental authorities to avert deforestation and promote alternative sources of fuel. Bosascem2

The

Hafun Fishing Company The Hafun Fishing Company (HFC) is a fishing and real estate firm headquartered in Bosaso, the commercial capital of the autonomous stae of Puntland. Holdings Fishing The Hafun Fishing Company was established in July 1992 in Bosaso. It was named ...

was established in 1992 in Bosaso. It was named after the northeastern port town of

Hafun Hafun (; ; , ) is a town in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia. Situated in Ras Hafun on the coast of the Guardafui Channel, it is the centre of the Hafun District, and the easternmost town in continental Africa (this means that it sees ...

, where HFC also has an office. The firm exports a wide range of fish products, which it mainly sends to partners in the Middle East. The company is exploring additional global markets for its fish goods. It also maintains commercial interests in Puntland's housing market, which are represented by the firm's growing local real estate sales and development division. Additionally, the

Bosaso Tannery Bosaso Tannery is a tannery headquartered in Bosaso, the commercial capital of the autonomous state of Puntland. Services and manufacturing A ten-year-old manufacturing, distributing, wholesale and import/export company, the Bosaso Tannery proce ...

is based in the city. A ten-year-old manufacturing, distributing, wholesale and import/export company, it processes wet salted, dry salted, wet blue, limed, pickled, and air/frame dried

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and

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hides and skin. Principle wet blue exports are to Turkey, Pakistan, India and China. Raw

hides and sheep and goat skin are also exported to the United Arab Emirates. Commercial banks serving Bosaso include

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and Salaam Bank. Salaam Bank provides personal banking and corporate banking services. Its

Islamic banking Islamic banking, Islamic finance ( ''masrifiyya 'islamia''), or Sharia-compliant finance is banking or financing activity that complies with Sharia (Islamic law) and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. Some ...

services and facilities include Mudarabah, Murabaha, Musharakah and Istisnaa. Additionally, the bank offers

electronic banking Online banking, also known as internet banking, virtual banking, web banking or home banking, is a system that enables customers of a bank or other financial institution to conduct a range of financial transactions through the financial institut ...

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, mobile banking and internet debit. In August 2011, the bank also launched an independent (Kaaftoon) service partnering with Golis Telecom Somalia.

Transportation

Bosaso is traversed by a north–south highway. It connects major cities in the northern part of the country, such as

and

Garowe Garowe (, , In June 2012, the Puntland Highway Authority (PHA) launched an upgrade and repair project on the large thoroughfare between Bosaso and Garowe. The transportation body also began rehabilitation work in October 2012 on the central artery linking the city with

Qardho Qardho (, ), also known as Gardo, is a city in the northeastern Bari region of Somalia, a district within the autonomous state of Puntland. History Until Somalia's Independence Qardho is one of a series of ancient settlements in northern Somalia. ...

. Additionally, plans are in the works to construct new roads connecting littoral towns in the region to the main highway. In June 2014, Puntland President

Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Abdiweli Mohamed Ali GaasBriefi ...

along with Bosaso Mayor Hassan Abdallah Hassan and other state officials also inaugurated a new paved road in the city. The construction project leads to the Bosaso seaport, and was completed in conjunction with UNHABITAT. According to Ali, his administration plans to invest at least 23 million Euros in contributions from international partners in similar road infrastructure development initiatives. The city has a major

seaport A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Hamburg, Manc ...

, the

Port of Bosaso The Port of Bosaso, also known as Bosaso Port, is the official seaport of Bosaso, the commercial capital of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia. It is classified as a major class port. The port is operated by P&O Ports since 2 ...

. It was constructed during the mid-1980s by the

Siad Barre Mohammed Siad Barre (, Osmanya script: , ''Muhammad Ziād Barīy''; 6 October 1919 – 2 January 1995) was a Somali military officer, politician, and revolutionary who served as the third president of Somalia from 21 October 1969 to 26 Janu ...

administration for annual livestock shipments to the

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. In January 2012, a renovation project was launched, with KMC contracted to upgrade the Bosaso Port's harbor. The initiative's first phase saw the clean-up of unwanted materials from the dockyard and was completed within the month. The second phase involves the reconstruction of the port's adjoining seabed, with the objective of accommodating larger ships. Besides its busy seaport, Bosaso has a major airport, the

Bender Qassim International Airport Bosaso Airport (, , ), also known as Bosaso International Airport, is an airport in Somalia. It sits at 11°16′32″N 49°9′0″E on the outer edge of the city of Bosaso, the commercial capital of the northeastern Puntland macro-region and ...

. In 2008, the Puntland government signed a multimillion-dollar deal with

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's Lootah Group, a regional industrial group operating in the Middle East and Africa. According to the agreement, the first phase of the investment is worth Dhs170m ( $46.28m) and will see a set of new companies established to operate, manage and build Bosaso's free trade zone and sea and airport facilities. The Bosaso Airport Company is slated to develop the airport complex to meet international standards, including a new runway, main and auxiliary buildings, taxi and apron areas, and security perimeters. In December 2014, the foundation stone for a new runway was also laid at the airport. The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation is now slated to upgrade the airport's existing gravel runway, pave it with asphalt, and convert it from in accordance with the code 4C operations clause.

Education

Bosaso has a number of academic institutions. According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are 74 primary schools in the

. Among these are the Iftin School, Alfurqan, Umul-Qura and Garisa. Secondary schools in the area include Hamdan, Shafi'i,

Ughaz Ughaz (sometimes spelled ''Ugass'', ''Ugas'' or ''Ougaz'') is a traditional Somalis, Somali title. It is primarily used by the Dir (clan), Dir and Darod clans. Etymology According to Italians, Italian linguist Giorgio Banti, the term ''"Ughaz" ...

Yasin, Najah, Bosaso and Haji Yasin. Tertiary education is provided by Bosaso College (BC), as well as the Puntland Nursing Institute (PNI).

East Africa University East Africa University (EAU) () is a non-for-profit institution university in the autonomous Puntland state in northeastern Somalia, as well as in neighbouring Somaliland. Founded in the commercial capital of Bosaso, it has additional branches i ...

(EAU) also has a Bosaso branch, one of its seven campuses in Puntland. Additionally, the Sam Greathouse School of Modern Technology (SG-SMT) has been working with the local government to construct a large scale dial-up network linking Bosaso to other northern Somali cities, including

and

Las Anod Las Anod (; ) is the administrative capital of the Sool region, currently controlled by Khatumo State forces aligned with Somalia. Territorial dispute The city is disputed by Puntland and Somaliland. The former bases its claim due to the kins ...

Panorama

Tourist attractions

Biyo Kulule Biyo Kulule, also known as Bio Culul () is a hot spring located southeast of Bosaso in Puntland, Somalia Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is located in the Ho ...

is a hot spring located southeast of the city, outside the city. Mareero located ( eastern direction of Bosaso, it is known for its white sand beach. Ga'a, Laag,

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, Yalho are considered as places to visit. Angle_view_of_Biyo_Kulule.jpg, Biyo Kulule Mareero Beach.jpg, Mareero Beach

Media

Bosaso is home to a number of private media outlets. Radio Daljir, Puntland's largest radio station, has its main headquarters in the city. The broadcaster's network of 7 FM transmitters reaches most of Puntland as well as part of the neighboring

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region to the south. Also centered in Bosaso with its studios in Garowe is the

Somali Broadcasting Corporation Somali Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) is a media group that operates in the Puntland region of Somalia, in particular the three main cities of Bossaso, Qardho and Garowe. SBC's broadcasting area of coverage is estimated at 1000 square km, and ...

(SBC), Puntland's oldest and second largest private radio station. Additionally, Horseed Radio, Al Xigma, and One Nation Radio have headquarters in the city. In May 2013, Radio Garowe likewise launched a new FM station in Bosaso. The city also has its own private television channels and studios, the

Eastern Television Network Eastern Television Network (ETN TV) is a Somali private television channel. Overview ETN was founded in 2005. Along with the Somali Broadcasting Corporation, it is one of two stations with headquarters in Bosaso, the commercial capital of the no ...

(ETN TV) and SBC TV.

Districts

Bosaso is subdivided into sixteen administrative villages.

Sister cities

On 12 August 2016 Mayor Yasin Mire Mohamud of Bosaso and Mayor

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of Minneapolis jointly signed the memorandum of understanding that formalizes the Sister City relationship, the agreement was previously approved by Minneapolis council later embraced by Bosaso local council.

References

Sources

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Bosaso - Coordinates

External links

Bosaso Municipality

Bosaso, Somalia
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