Haylan region


Haylan region is the area claimed, but not controlled by Puntland and established in 2003. In Somalia and Somaliland, it is designated as an eastern part of the Sanaag region. It is a disputed area with Somaliland.

Towns and Villages

  • Dhahar - Capital.
  • Buraan
  • Hingalol
  • El Ayo
  • Haylan

    Governor

Governor of the Haylan region is as follows:
Maxamed Faarax Ciise
Maxamed Cawil Cabdullahi
Siciid Xuseen Maxamuud Irbad

History

On December 4, 2003, the Puntland government announced that it had established three regions: Bender Qassim, Karkaar, and Haylan.
In October 2019, the Puntland government claimed that it was illegal for Somalia's Minister of Planning to open an office in Dhahar, the capital of Haylan region.
In August 2021, Haylan football team won putland regional cup.