Guisti

Guisti is a town located in southeastern of Ali Sabieh Region. It is situated about 32 kilometres Southeast of Ali Sabieh, near the borders with Somaliland and Ethiopia.

Overview

The town lies along on a river. Nearby towns and villages include Holhol, Assamo and Ali Adde.

Geography

Guisti is in the Region of Ali Sabieh, its situated on a spur of a plateau, an upland characterized by one major wadi which run beside it. Guisti is near the borders of Somaliland to the east and Ethiopia to the south. Much of the landscape is rocky and arid, with desert vegetation and wildlife.

Climate

Guisti has a hot arid climate with hot and dry, prolonged summers and mild winters.

Demographics

As of 2012, the population of Guisti has been estimated to be 500. The town inhabitants belong to various mainly Afro-Asiatic-speaking ethnic groups, with the Issa Somali predominant.