Regions of Somaliland
The regions of Somaliland (Somali: Gobolada Somaliland; Arabic: محافظات صوماليلاند) is divided into six administrative regions, Awdal, Sahil, Maroodi-Jeeh, Togdheer, Sanaag and Sool. These are in turn subdivided into twenty-two districts. Regions of Somaliland are the primary geographical divisions through which Somaliland is administered. A distinction is made between districts of grades A, B, C and D, with the classification being based on population, area, economy and production.
| Regions of Somaliland Gobollada Somaliland (Somali) محافظات صوماليلاند (Arabic) | |
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| Category | Unitary republic |
| Location | Republic of Somaliland |
| Created by | Constitution of Somaliland |
| Number | 6 |
| Populations | 251,384 (Sahil) — 1,242,003 (Maroodi Jeex) (2014 estimates) |
| Areas | 13,930 km2 (5,380 sq mi) (Sahil) – 54,231 km2 (20,939 sq mi) (Sanaag) |
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