Hingalol | |
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Town | |
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  Hingalol Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 9°45′16″N48°18′34″E / 9.75444°N 48.30944°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Regional State |  Puntland |
| Region | Sanaag |
| Population (2007 [1] ) | |
| • Total | 35,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Hingalol or Hingalool (Somali : Xingalool) is a district located in the Sanaag region of Puntland. [2]
Hingalol is situated on the Hadeed Plateau of the Sanaag region. [3] Hingalol was established in 1958. [4] A small hamlet, it increased in size and population in the wake of the Somali Civil War and became a full district. In November 2017, Puntland built a military base on the outskirt of the city. [5] In October 2020, Puntland Minister of Education and Minister of Agriculture visited Hingalol to assess needs and support schools and other institutions in the district. [6]
While growing at a faster pace, basic services and government assistance are lacking. In September 2021, the local hospital reported serious cases of COVID-19 in the Hingalol area. For the first time, the Federal Government in Mogadishu delivered essential medical supplies and equipments. [7]
Hingalol has several academic institutions. According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are 11 primary schools in the Hingalol District. Among these are Mindhicir, Shibiraale, Carmale and Darul Qur'aan. [8] Secondary schools in the area include the Hingalol Secondary School. In addition, the new Hingalol Public Library provides a wide range of information and needed library services to users of all ages and abilities, and, in so doing, it remains a significant community asset. It also offers online courses [9]
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