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Bur Salah (Somali: Bur Saalax) is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It is administered by Puntland State. The town has 20,000 inhabitants.
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Map of Bur Salah, Somalia
Overview
Bur Salah is situated between Beyra and Rigomane.
Formerly known as Buurar, it is named after Saalax Jaamac, who was the owner of a water pool facility in the center of the town.
The Puntland army has a notable presence in the city, which has contributed to local peace.
Demographics
The town is primarily inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group.
Transportation
A highway connects Bur Salah with Galkayo, the capital of the Mudug region.
Education
Bur Salah currently has several primary and secondary institutions, as well as many Islamic schools (madrassahs).
References
Bur Salah Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA