Abaaley

For the town in Somalia's Bay District, see Goof Abaaley.
Abaaley
Town
Abaaley

Location in Somalia.

Coordinates: SO 4°57′26″N 45°1′23″E / 4.95722°N 45.02306°E / 4.95722; 45.02306Coordinates: SO 4°57′26″N 45°1′23″E / 4.95722°N 45.02306°E / 4.95722; 45.02306
Country  Somalia
Region Hiiraan
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Abaaley is a town in the southern Hiiraan region of Somalia.

Location

A small town, Abaaley is situated on the border between Somalia and Ethiopia. It lies on the banks of the Shabelle River.

Demographics

Abaaley is predominantly inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with the Reer Aw Xasan especially well represented. They are principally engaged in farming and business activities.


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