Haranka
Haranka | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Haranka Location within the Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 0°47′N 43°23′E / 0.783°N 43.383°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Middle Juba |
| Government | |
| • Control |  Al-Shabaab |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Haranka (Somali: Xaranka) is a small town in the southern Middle Juba (Jubbada Dhexe) region of Somalia. It is located very close to the Indian Ocean and the Juba river.
History
[edit]Haramka is an old settlement. It is believed to have been founded centuries ago.
Overview
[edit]The city is situated on the main road between Mogadishu and Kismayo, near Barawa and about 50 miles northeast of Jilib.[1]
Economy
[edit]The Somali Fruit Company is based in the town.
Education
[edit]Haramka has one primary school.
Notes
[edit]- ↑ School of Oriental and African Studies, p.161.
References
[edit]- School of Oriental and African Studies, ALC, Volumes 6–7, (University of London: 1993)
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