Jidhi
Town in Somaliland, Somaliland
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Jidhi is a village located in the northwestern part of Awdal region of Somaliland. It sits 134km north of Borama city.
Jidhi | |
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Town | |
  Jidhi Location of Jidhi in Somaliland .svg) Jidhi Jidhi (Somaliland) | |
| Coordinates: 10°35′31″N 43°02′53″E | |
| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Awdal |
| District | Borama |
| Elevation | 503 m (1,650 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 248 |
| Climate | BWh |
History
The site of the town, like some surrounding towns and villages, was active between the 13th and 17th . Archeological research revealed stone homes, mosques, cemeteries, and imported Chinese and Yemeni pottery.[1]
There is evidence that the people of Jidhi were once nomadic. The biggest archeological cairn field identified so far in Awdal and nomadic mosques was there.[2]
Local projects
Investments on local economy
Back in 2018, the Somaliland drought response committee reported a severe water shortage and food scarcity. Reports of drought-hit pastoralists were sent daily. Investments in the towns in the area were requested, including for Jidhi.[3]
In 2021 the town was included in the "Islamic Relief Somaliland" project.[4] In 2025, WASH infrastructure investment initiatives and hydrogeological survey assessment came to the town.[5]
Demographics
As of 2012, the population of Jidhi was estimated to be 248. The town inhabitants belong to fuurlabe subclan ciise.