Aynabo District


Aynabo District popularly known as Saraar is a district in the northern Sool region of Somaliland. Its capital lies at Aynabo. Other settlements in the district includes Wadaamagoo, Waridad, Berkad Ali Hersi, Godheeli, Habraiheshai, Ceeldhaab, Ceegaag, Oog, Badweyn, Gowsaweyne and Qoridheere.

Oil Exploration

Northern section of the district is home to Block SL10B/13. In November 2019, Genel energy present estimation of block potential. It conclude the existence of active petroleum system and several stacked oil reserves within the block adding up to 1.3 billion barrels of oil. Full field development will have daily output of 50.000 barrels of oil.

Demography

The total population of the district is 97,188. The district is primarily inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with the Habar Jeclo sub-clan of the Isaaq well represented.