Widhwidh | |
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city | |
Location in Somalia. | |
Coordinates: 8°27′16″N 46°42′23″E / 8.45444°N 46.70639°ECoordinates: 8°27′16″N 46°42′23″E / 8.45444°N 46.70639°E | |
Country | Somalia |
Region | Togdheer |
District | Buuhoodle |
Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Widhwidh, also known as Widh Widh, is a district in the northwestern Togdheer region of Somalia.
Part of the Ayn province's Buuhoodle District, the settlement is located 50 kilometres (31 mi) by road from Buuhoodle.
Local control is by Khatumo State (formerly HBM-SSC or Hoggaanka Badbaadada iyo Mideynta SSC).
The town was part of the 2010 Ayn clashes on 19 July 2010.
Widhwidh has a number of academic institutions. According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are 7 primary schools in the Widhwidh District. Among these are Geed-Dheer, Banyaal, Shululux and Widhwidh Primary
also there are two secondary schools also more pharmacies such as samatar pharmacy.