Hiran, Somalia
Hiran is an administrative region in central Somalia and part of the Hirshabelle State.Overview
Hiran is bordered by the Somali Region of Ethiopia to the northwest, as well as the Somali provinces of Galgudud to the northeast, Middle Shebelle to the south, Lower Shebelle to the southwest, and Bay and Bakool to the west. And approximetly has 90,000 km square. The Shebelle River flows into Hiran from Ethiopia, coursing through the provincial capital of Beledweyne.
capital city of Hiran region on October 23, 2014Districts
The Hiran region consists of three districts,it is one of the bread baskets of somalia it is also the only undivided region since it was formed :
- Beledweyne District
- Buuloburde District
- Jalalaqsi District
Major Universities
- Hiiraan University
- Central University
- Baladwein University
- Plasma University
- Jobkey University
- Green Hope University
