Where is Burao?
Burao is a city in Togdheer, Somalia. Its population is about 99,270 inhabitants. It is located near Hargeysa (161 km) and Berbera (117 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burao located?
Burao is a city in Togdheer, Somalia, located at 9.5221°N, 45.5336°E.
Which country is Burao in?
Burao is in Somalia.
What is the population of Burao?
The population of Burao is approximately 99,270 inhabitants.
What region is Burao in?
Burao is located in the Togdheer region of Somalia.
How far is Burao from Mogadishu?
Burao is approximately 833 km from Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
What time zone is Burao in?
Burao is in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
What are the coordinates of Burao?
The geographic coordinates of Burao are 9.5221°N, 45.5336°E.
What cities are near Burao?
Cities near Burao include: Hargeysa, Berbera.
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