Haranka

Haranka
Town
Country  Somalia
Region Middle Juba
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Haranka (Somali: Xaranka) is a small town in the southern Middle Juba (Jubbada Dhexe) region of Somalia.

History

Haramka is an old settlement. It is believed to have been founded centuries ago.

Overview

The city is situated on the main road between Mogadishu and Kismayo, near Barawa and about 50 miles northeast of Jilib.[1]

Economy

The Somali Fruit Company is based in the town.

Education

Haramka has one primary school.

Notes

  1. School of Oriental and African Studies, p.161.

References


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