Wajir
Wajir
| Wajir | |
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 Wajir
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| Coordinates: 01°45′00″N 40°03′00″E / 1.75°N 40.05°E | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Province | North Eastern Province |
| District | Wajir District |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | |
| Elevation | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) |
| Population (1999 Census) | |
| - Total | 32,200 |
Wajir is a town in the North Eastern Province of Kenya. It is the capital of Wajir District.
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History
A cluster of cairns near Wajir are generally ascribed by the local inhabitants to the Madanle, a semi-legendary people of high stature, who are associated with the Somali Ajuuraan. A. T. Curle has reported the excavation of two of these large tumuli, finding traces of skeletal remains which crumbled at his touch, as well as earthenware shards and a copper ring.
Overview
Wajir is located in an arid area prone to drought. It sits at a latitude and longitude of 01°45′00″N 40°03′00″E / 1.75°N 40.05°E. (Latitude:1.75000; Longitude:40.05000). The town is served by Wajir Airport, with flights to Nairobi, Galkacyo and Mogadishu.
Demographics
As with other areas in the North Eastern Province, Wajir is mainly inhabited by Somalis, most belonging to the Degodia sub-clan of the Hawiye. The latest census reports a total population of 32,207 inhabitants.
Education
Wajir county has several secondary schools, six of which are located in Wajir East district. Some of the academic institutions include Wajir High School, Wajir Girls High, Griftu High, Hon. Khalif, Eldas High, Bute High, Hadado, Habaswein High, Furaha Mixed Day School, Waberi Mixed Day Secondary School and Sabunley Secondary School.
Districts
Eight districts were created in Wajir in August 2007. All have new headquarters and district commissioners.
Wajir's districts include:
- Wajir East
- Wajir South
- Wajir North
- Wajir West
- Eldas
- Tarbaj
- Buna
- Habaswein
Constituencies
There are 6 parliamentary constituencies in the county, namely:
- Wajir West
- Wajir East
- Wajir North
- Wajir South
- Tarbaj
- Eldas
See also
- ^ I.M. Lewis, "132. The So-Called 'Galla Graves' of Northern Somaliland", Man 61 (1961), p. 103. Lewis cites an earlier report by Curle, "Prehistoric graves in the Northern Frontier Province of Kenya Colony," Man, 1933, p. 102;
- ^ 1999 National Census
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Coordinates: 1°45′00″N 40°03′00″E / 1.75000°N 40.0500°E