Warsheikh

Warsheikh (Somali: Warsheekh, Warshiiq, Warshiikh, Arabic: ورشيخ,) is an administration center and coastal town of Warsheikh district. Warsheikh is located in the southeastern Middle Shabelle region of Hirshabelle State of Somalia. On the south, Warsheikh is bordered by the Banadir region, and on the north Adale District.

Warsheikh
Warshiikh

Warshiiq

ورشيخ
Town
Warsheikh
Location in Somalia.
Coordinates: 2°18′00″N 45°48′00″E
Country Somalia
State Hirshabelle
RegionMiddle Shabelle
DistrictWarsheikh District
Government
  TypeDistrict–council
  CommissionerMohamed Hassan Matan
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Area code+252

Warsheikh was known to the ancient Greeks as Sarapion. Warsheikh is situated about 70 km on the coast north of Mogadishu. Warsheikh is important historical Islamic center and has been centre of trade and learning in the region.

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