Burao District () is a district of the Togdheer region in central Somaliland. Its capital lies at Burao.

Overview The district is home to some of the largest livestock markets, known in Somali as seylad, in the Horn of Africa, with as many as 10,000 heads of sheep and goats sold daily in the markets of Burao and Yirowe, many of whom shipped to Gulf states via the port of Berbera. The markets handle livestock from all over the Horn of Africa.

Major cities and towns Burco War Cimraan Balidhiig Yirowe Beer Dabaqabad Jaamac Liibaan Qoryaale Odanleh Qalloocan

Warta- Shacabi Kirit Waraabeeye, Togdheer Bisiqa Harada Ceeg Cali Saahid Sanyare Durukhsi Xaaji Saalax, Togdheer Kaba-Dheere Aroori, Cali faarax Cali Ciise

See also Administrative divisions of Somaliland Regions of Somaliland Districts of Somaliland Somalia–Somaliland border

References

External links Administrative map of Burao District