Heregel


Heregel or Herogeel , is a town located in the western Harawo Zone in the Somali region of Ethiopia in the Awbare district. Jijiga is 48 km south of Heregel, whereas Awbare is 46 km north east of Heregel. Heregel has the highest altitude in Awbare which is called the "peak of the district" its Altitude about is 2117m.a.s.l. which makes the climate of the town very cool which most of the visitors appreciate.

Demographics

The town and surrounding region is primarily inhabited by the Reer Ugaas subclan of the Makayl-Dheere branch of the Gadabuursi Dir clan.
Filipo Ambrosio describes Heregel as being predominantly Gadabuursi:
"Jarso and Geri then sought refuge on 'neutral' adjacent Gadabursi territory in Heregel, Jarre and Lefeisa."

History

According to history, it was established in 19th Century by Ugasite Kingdom which inherited from this Town. Traditionally, it was the center of Somali literature and wisdom in which the notable Poets like Ugas Nur Ugas Roble, Ugas Cilmi dhere, Bokh Ugas, Omer Batun, Abwan Arre, and among others originated. It served, along with the town of Awbare, as the centre of the Ugasite Kingdom at the time of Ugas Dodi Ugas Roble.

Socio-economy

in terms of livelihood of the inhabitants, 70 %they are Agro-pastoral community who use to cultivate the land and crop different types of cereals and cash crops with looking after the Livestock. On the other hand, the remaining 30% of the population is depend on Business and commercial sector like Trading and marketing of different goods and services. according to projection based census in 2015. the total population of the Heregel town and its kebeles was estimated to 65,435 people.

Education

Heregel has a secondary and preparatory school named after Ugas Dodi and primary and intermediate schools. similarly Islamic teaching centers and some other educational institutions are available in the town

Geography

Under Heregel authority centers including: - -Gobdhahanle, waadhida, cabdho diirshe, daalalay, Nune, jameco, Bardo, Bakaylelay, Tur’awl, Jabsa, Hajinada, Danlahelay, Ges-qabad, Dabagorayo, Gala-gari, Gogoyti, Ibsa, dhagah-biyale, Warabe-ladag, Hiniin Jeeh, Konta-ade, Shekh-barkhad and like.
All these centers have a high priority for Cultivation and can play a great role for development of the Region particularly and National at whole.