Midhisho | |
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  Midhisho  Midhisho | |
| Coordinates: 10°46′29.8″N47°30′23.2″E / 10.774944°N 47.506444°E | |
| Country | Somaliland |
| Region | Sanaag |
| District | Erigavo District |
| Population (2002 [1] ) | |
| • Total | 1,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Midhisho, also referred to as Medheshi or Medishe, is a small town in Erigavo District of the Sanaag region of Somaliland.
The Midhisho Valley is predominantly inhabited by the Habar Yoonis sub-division of the Garhajis Isaaq as well as the Naleye Ahmed sub-sub section of the Ugadhyahan-Mohamoud Garad branch of the Dhulbahante. [2] [3] [4]
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