Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Somalia
Context
Hiraan Region borders Galgaduud to the east, Middle and Lower Shabelle to the south, Bakool to the west, and Ethiopia to the north. The estimated population is 329,811, with a 79/21 percent rural/urban divide. There are three administrative districts: the population of Belet Weyne (including Matabaan) - 172,049; the population of Bulo Burte (including Maxaas) - 111,038; and the population of Jalalaqsi - 46,724 people (Source: UNDP). The region hosts an estimated 51,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) (UNHCR estimates in September 2012).
