Mahas District
District in the Hiran region of Somalia
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Mahas District (Somali: Degsiimada Maxaas) is a district in the central Hiran region of Somalia.[2] It is in the eastern part of the Hiran region. It is bordered by El Buur District, Adan Yabal District, Mataban District, Guriel District, and Beledweyne District. This district is inhibabited by the Murusade and Hawadle sub-clans of the Hawiye.
Country
Somalia (De jure)
Islamic Emirate of Somalia (De facto)
Somalia (De jure)
Islamic Emirate of Somalia (De facto)Mahas | |
|---|---|
  Mahas Location in Somalia. | |
| Coordinates: 4°23′27″N 46°5′18″E | |
| Country | Somalia (De jure) Islamic Emirate of Somalia (De facto) |
| State |  Hirshabelle |
| Region | Hiiraan |
| Capital | Mahas |
| Government | |
| • Control | al-Shabaab |
| Area | |
• Total | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2005)[1] | |
• Total | 2,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
See also
- Mahas, Somalia- capital of the district
Notes
- Xawaadle, cali madaxweyne Maxaas, Hiiraan, Somalia
