Important announcement on the preparation for Somalia’s Population & Housing Census

Hassan Garguute Buldanana

#Puntlandfirst. #PIM
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I hope you’re wrong is all I can say. Waiting for
SL for 50 years isn’t tenable
It's a qabil issue as with almost everything in Somalia. I agree Census is important, but there is no way you would do full census in Hawiyes degaans and exclude some Darood areas for example. You wouldn't accept it if it was the other way around.
 

Thegoodshepherd

Galkacyo iyo Calula dhexdood
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I only use Google Earth as a solid evidence, and even then buildings alone are not enough for me. I check if the land is worked on, ie. if it has a maintained farm.

I recently checked Sanaag and I'm actually impressed how many rural settlements the Warsangeli have. They might be much more populous than people might give them credit for.

I have been saying for years that the Warsangeli settlement pattern makes no sense when you compare it to the rest of Somalia. They have way too many towns and villages for their perceived population.

The number of settlements they have indicate a population larger than many would guess.

I said this in 2020:
Warsangeli have a weird geography where they have many small towns, and no cities. Their small towns add up however. No subclan in Somalia, other than Abgaal and MJ, has more towns than Warsangeli. A look at google maps tells you all you need to know.
 
I have been saying for years that the Warsangeli settlement pattern makes no sense when you compare it to the rest of Somalia. They have way too many towns and villages for their perceived population.

The number of settlements they have indicate a population larger than many would guess.

I said this in 2020:
Warsengeli rural population is very impressive I was looking at it yesterday on google earth. @Tropical Breeze I think badhan and las qorey fooled me. Ileen most y’all niggas are geeljire folks that are spaced out in many small towns:cosbyhmm:
 
Thank goodness! Somali men can now cease with speculative clan data and dubious maps. Although, I still believe each region will inflate numbers just like in the old days.
 
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That corridor from Benaadir to South west state is where it’s at. I don’t know about you guys but my people are part Geledi officially and have always been. Here is the Murusade Nabadoon Xaad confirming that in a recent interview . Skip to 8:12.

 
@Step a side that is a false map.
Here is the map of population density at the district level.

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They seem quite similar. You have the source for this map? Thanks 🙏.

Those 3 dark blocks left of benaadir in Lower shabelle are where the beesha are concentrated forming a continuous ocean of Murusade deegaan starting from Dayniile to Baraawe and extending deep within the Geledi heart land whom we are part off. There is the official Italian census that puts us as the largest Hawiye group in Merca and 2nd largest in Baraawe.
 

XuseenS

Guul iyo Gobanimo

Somali Population and Housing Census Launched

The first census in decades is scheduled to be conducted in 2024.



Mogadishu, Somalia, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the launch of the 2024/25 Population and Housing Census. The census is a critical exercise that will allow the Somali government to plan and implement policies and programs that meet the needs of its citizens. The lack of up-to-date information about population and housing has made it difficult for policymakers to make informed decisions about the country's development needs. The new census is seen as a crucial step in planning poverty reduction strategies and economic development for the country.

The official launch of the Population and Housing Census Somalia was led by His Excellency Salah Ahmed Jama, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The event was also attended a number of Federal Ministers, Federal Member State Ministers of Planning, SNBS Director General and the Deputy DG , other senior government officials, ambassadors, long standing partners and supporters of the Somali Government, the civil society organization and the media.

Speaking at the launch event in Mogadishu the Deputy Prime Minister, H.E Salah Ahmed Jama expressed his delight at the launch of the historic event noting that the Somali Government is committed to taking all steps that are requisite for the organization of a credible census exercise that will inform critical policies guided by accurate and verifiable statistics. The DPM lauded the role of international partners to work closely with the Somali Government in the realization of the first national census exercise in half a century.

Mogadishu Mayor and Governor of Benadir Regional Administration Hon Yussuf Hussein Jimaale, alias Madaale, underpinned the significance of the exercise and expressed full commitment towards its realization.

Also speaking at the event, Federal minister for Planning, Investment and Economic Development stated, "National census is a key tool for ensuring that we have accurate and up-to-date data on our population and housing needs. This will enable us to plan and implement development policies and programs that will improve the lives of all Somali citizens."

According to the Somali National Bureau of Statistics, the census will be a comprehensive exercise that aims to collect vital information about the country's population, including demographic data, social and economic characteristics, and housing conditions. The data gathered during the census will help to inform the allocation of government resources and determine funding levels for critical programs such as healthcare, education, and social welfare. The Population and Housing Census will also play a crucial role in the ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia to finalize the constitution and democratization process.

The SNBS Director General who emphasized the significance of the census to the Nation and dwelt on the process noted that it will be conducted by trained professionals, collecting data throughout the country and carrying out in-person visits. Every household will be recorded, and information will be collected about the number of people living in the household, their ages, sex, educational attainment, and employment status, as well as information about the housing conditions and infrastructure available in the household. The census will be conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics, with support from the United Nations Population Fund and other international partners.

Somali citizens are urged to participate in the census and provide accurate information, as this will be crucial for the government's planning and development efforts. The government has assured citizens that all information collected will be kept confidential and used only for statistical purposes.
 

bidenkulaha

GalYare

Somali Population and Housing Census Launched

The first census in decades is scheduled to be conducted in 2024.



Mogadishu, Somalia, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the launch of the 2024/25 Population and Housing Census. The census is a critical exercise that will allow the Somali government to plan and implement policies and programs that meet the needs of its citizens. The lack of up-to-date information about population and housing has made it difficult for policymakers to make informed decisions about the country's development needs. The new census is seen as a crucial step in planning poverty reduction strategies and economic development for the country.

The official launch of the Population and Housing Census Somalia was led by His Excellency Salah Ahmed Jama, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The event was also attended a number of Federal Ministers, Federal Member State Ministers of Planning, SNBS Director General and the Deputy DG , other senior government officials, ambassadors, long standing partners and supporters of the Somali Government, the civil society organization and the media.

Speaking at the launch event in Mogadishu the Deputy Prime Minister, H.E Salah Ahmed Jama expressed his delight at the launch of the historic event noting that the Somali Government is committed to taking all steps that are requisite for the organization of a credible census exercise that will inform critical policies guided by accurate and verifiable statistics. The DPM lauded the role of international partners to work closely with the Somali Government in the realization of the first national census exercise in half a century.

Mogadishu Mayor and Governor of Benadir Regional Administration Hon Yussuf Hussein Jimaale, alias Madaale, underpinned the significance of the exercise and expressed full commitment towards its realization.

Also speaking at the event, Federal minister for Planning, Investment and Economic Development stated, "National census is a key tool for ensuring that we have accurate and up-to-date data on our population and housing needs. This will enable us to plan and implement development policies and programs that will improve the lives of all Somali citizens."

According to the Somali National Bureau of Statistics, the census will be a comprehensive exercise that aims to collect vital information about the country's population, including demographic data, social and economic characteristics, and housing conditions. The data gathered during the census will help to inform the allocation of government resources and determine funding levels for critical programs such as healthcare, education, and social welfare. The Population and Housing Census will also play a crucial role in the ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia to finalize the constitution and democratization process.

The SNBS Director General who emphasized the significance of the census to the Nation and dwelt on the process noted that it will be conducted by trained professionals, collecting data throughout the country and carrying out in-person visits. Every household will be recorded, and information will be collected about the number of people living in the household, their ages, sex, educational attainment, and employment status, as well as information about the housing conditions and infrastructure available in the household. The census will be conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics, with support from the United Nations Population Fund and other international partners.

Somali citizens are urged to participate in the census and provide accurate information, as this will be crucial for the government's planning and development efforts. The government has assured citizens that all information collected will be kept confidential and used only for statistical purposes.
Dowladnimo :banderas:
 
Also I'd like people to note that like 40% of Abgaal's live in rural villages, that can only be found on Google Earth. It is insane how densely populated and how neglected(projects and development) this part of the country is.
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The above village is a good example. You can't find that village in official maps. And there is like thousand more Dotted Between Xamar and Qeycad.
Follow up:
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Every time I open Google Earth I just keep finding these unnamed deegaans in Shabelle Dhexe.
 

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