Burao
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Burao month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Burao are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and April the wettest (about 51 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2 | 14.2 | 0 | 11.4 |
| February | 29.2 | 15.5 | 0 | 11.6 |
| March | 30.8 | 18.0 | 9 | 11.6 |
| April | 30.2 | 19.8 | 51 | 11.4 |
| May | 31.1 | 20.7 | 32 | 11.4 |
| June | 31.9 | 21.2 | 5 | 11.2 |
| July | 30.8 | 20.6 | 5 | 10.2 |
| August | 31.3 | 21.2 | 6 | 10.8 |
| September | 32.0 | 21.7 | 7 | 11.4 |
| October | 30.1 | 18.8 | 25 | 11.1 |
| November | 28.0 | 16.5 | 15 | 10.9 |
| December | 27.0 | 14.7 | 2 | 11.2 |
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People and places shaping Burao
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Previously
- Documented history · 1900
The settlement was later on burned to the ground by British forces in 1900, with the modern settlement being re-established in 1910.
- Documented history · 1884
Sultan Nur Ahmed Aman, Sutan Awad Deria and Sultan Madar Hersi ruled from Burao at different periods of time.After leaving the Berbera coastlands and ascending the escarpments of the great inland plateau, the convoy followed the valley of the Tug Dayr as far as Burao, capital of
- Declaration of Independent Somaliland
Burao was the site of the declaration of an independent Somaliland on 18 May 1991.
- 1988 Hargeisa-Burao offensive
The Somali National Movement captured Burao on 27 May 1988.
- Founding of the Dervish Movement
The Dervish movement was founded in Burao in 1899.
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- Category:People from Burao - Wikipedia
- Celebrities Born in Burao - Celebrity Birthdays
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- Burao — Grokipedia
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- Battle of Burao — Grokipedia
- Concerts & Events in Burao, Somalia | Bandsintown
- Upcoming concerts in Burao 2026/2027
- Upcoming Popular Concerts & Events in Burao, Somalia | Hypebot
- Burao Business Summit - Facebook
- Wikidata structured records for Burao
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01 · OverviewBurao, in brief
Burao is a city located in Somalia and serves as the capital of the Togdheer region. Positioned at latitude 9.52213 and longitude 45.53363 within the Africa/Mogadishu timezone, the urban center holds a recorded population of 99,270 residents according to structured data.
Historically evolving from a nomadic well known as Ceel-Gooni in the late 18th century, the settlement developed into an inland market hub connecting the port of Berbera with the territorial hinterland. The local economy and geography are tied to the surrounding open, elevated land characterized by soft, rich, and fertile soil along a dry valley. Throughout its history, the hub offered essential trading facilities for the region's nomadic population.
Today, the populace comprises several subdivisions of the larger Isaaq Somali clan, specifically the Habr Je'lo, Habr Yonis, Isamusa, and the Arap. Within the broader national and regional monetary framework, transactions utilize the currency with the code SOS, while the linguistic landscape incorporates Somali (so-SO), Arabic (ar-SO), Italian, and English (en-SO) as recognized languages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Burao
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01 · Q&AWhere is Burao located and what are its coordinates?
Burao is situated in Somalia at geographic coordinates 9.5221, 45.5336, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Burao?
Burao has a recorded population of approximately 99,270 and observes the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Burao?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Burao include SO-SO, AR-SO, Italian, EN-SO, with SOS used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Burao?
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