Burao
برعو Burco Burao | |
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| A sideview of Burao's main Shopping Mall one of the many malls in Burao. A sideview of Burao's main Shopping Mall one of the many malls in Burao. | |
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| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mohammed Ahmed |
| Population (est.) | |
• Total | 350,000 |
| The exact number is unknown. | |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (not observed) |
Burao (Somali: Burco) is the capital city of the Togdheer region and the second largest city in the break-away republic of Somaliland.
Like Hargeisa, it was heavily bombed in the 1980s to stop rebels from taking over the northern part of Somalia. It was the site of the declaration of an independent Somaliland in June 1991 [1]. Also like the other cities in the northern part of the country, Burao has been rebuilt with limited outside aid. The city has boomed economically with the money coming in and people from rural areas moving to the city.
Burao's population has more than tripled since 1991, to around 1,000,000. The city is the site of Burao University, one of the only colleges in the country.
The city also has full-time electricity and a reliable water supply from groundwater.
Weather in Burao, much like other inland towns in Somaliland, is warm and dry year round. The average daytime tempartures during the summer months of June-August can rise to 35°C (95°F), with low of 25°C (77°F) at night. The weather is cooler the rest of the year and is 27°C (80°F) during the day and 14°C (57°F) at night time. The city's limited rainfall usually comes in December and May.
The Togdheer River runs through the town. The river is often dry but subject to flooding, when it divides the city in half and can be crossed by a newly built bridge at the city centre.
Burco Airport
The airport has flights with Daallo Airlines to Hargeisa at the moment.
9°31′N 45°32′E / 9.517°N 45.533°E
BURCO Titanic Hotel
File:Http://www.ucidparty.com/HudheelkaTitaniceeBurco.jpg It also has a new Hotel Called BurcoTitanic hotel, which is located on the berbera road towards Burao.This luxurious hotel is owned by a Somalilander, Titanic hotel opened in may 26th 2000 on the day somaliland was declared independence. The hotel Caters for weddings, parties, dinner parties etc. You can choose your own pillow type from our pillow menu featuring five different types including a soft natural filling and a non-allergenic. The rooms are very spacious, with air cons, family size and single beds with showers and baths. It has room service, living room and your own kitchen if you feel you wan to serves friends and family. The Hotel is not far from the city and has its own transport which allows you to do your own sightseeing with a holiday rep recommended by the hotel.
