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|population_note =<ref>[http://www.citypopulation.de/Kenya-Cities.html Mandera population statistics]</ref>
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'''Mandera''' ({{lang-so|Mandheera}}) is the capital of [[Mandera County]] in the former [[North Eastern Province, Kenya|North Eastern Province]] of [[Kenya]]. It is situated at around {{coord|3|55|N|41|50|E}}, near the borders with [[Somalia]] and [[Ethiopia]].
'''Mandera''' ({{lang-so|Mandheer}}<nowiki/>a) is the capital of [[Mandera County]] in the former [[North Eastern Province, Kenya|North Eastern Province]] of [[Kenya]]. It is situated at around {{coord|3|55|N|41|50|E}}, near the borders with [[Somalia]] and [[Ethiopia]].


==Districts==
==Districts==
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As a whole, it used to constitute one district in previous administrations, which is now divided into six sub-counties and Constituencies; namely,
As a whole, it used to constitute one district in previous administrations, which is now divided into six sub-counties and Constituencies; namely,
# [[Mandera East]] which represents Mandera Town as well as Arabia.
# [[Mandera East]] which represents Mandera Town
# [[Mandera Central]]
# [[Mandera Central]]
# [[Mandera West]]
# [[Mandera West]]
# [[Mandera north|Mandera North]]
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# [[Lafey]]
# [[Mandera north]] and
# [[Banissa]]
#Elwak
# [[Banisa]].
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#Lafey


The town occupies an area of 26,744&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=Districts/>
The county occupies an area of 26,744&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=Districts/>


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Among the notable incident of Mandera history was the [[Rhamu Incident]] of the 1977 in which [[Somalia|Somali]] military invaded [[Ethiopia]]n defences from the [[Kenya]]n side. A force of 1500 Somali soldiers attacked a border post, and killed 30 Kenyan police officers and soldiers. The Somali army successfully crossed into the Sidamo Region of Ethiopia in the so called [[Ogaden War]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mandera History|url=https://mandera.go.ke/mandera-history/|last=Aburo|first=Vainusa|website=County Government of Mandera|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-29}}</ref>
==History==
Historically, the Name Mandera has been attributed to Man-dheer, a Somali word for umbilical cord of the camel.
The somalis were pastoralists and they kept large number of camels especially those at the time lived in Mandera area. When members of the British came to a guy who was said to be a Somali in the modern Hareri Hosle looking after his camels,they found this umbilical cord [man-dheer] and couldn't pronounce it thus calling it “mandera”

Records from the Kenya National Archives show the British East Africa Protectorate was present in around 1890s though The British Colony of Kenya established a permanent post in around 1910 covering Mandera from Moyale Post. Tribes present in Mandera region were Garre, Murulle and some Corner Tribes. Merchant Arabs and other non-local Somalis were there doing business in around Rhamu during these times. British Colonists started recording events as early as 1893 including the 'Colka Caalin' of the 1915 between Garre on one side and Degodia and Murule on another side.
[[File:Colka Caalin Gare Versus Murule .png|thumb]]
[[File:Khadija Primary School Mandera Town.jpg|thumb|Khadija Primary School in Mandera Town]]

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Among the notable incident of Mandera history was the [[Rhamu Incident]] of the 1977 in which [[Somalia]]n military invaded [[Ethiopia]]n defences from the [[Kenya]]n side in which a force of 1500 Somali soldiers attacked a border post, and killed 30 Kenyan police officers and soldiers. Because Mandera is inhabited by Somalis, who resemble those of Somalia and Ethiopia, the Somalian army successfully crossed into the Sidamo Region of Ethiopia in the so called [[Ogaden War]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mandera History|url=https://mandera.go.ke/mandera-history/|last=Aburo|first=Vainusa|website=County Government of Mandera|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-29}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Most of Mandera's inhabitants are ethnically [[Somali people|Somali]].
As with the other areas of the North Eastern Province, Mandera is predominantly inhabited by ethnic [[Somali people|Somalis]]. with the Garre clan representing majority of the population followed by Degodia clan.


==Climate==
==Climate==
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Mandera's climate is categorized as arid under the [[Köppen climate classification]]. Temperatures tend to be hot throughout the year. Daily temperatures are typically above {{convert|30|C|F|0}}, while at night, they can fall to {{convert|20|C|F|0}}. Precipitation is extremely low, with the area receiving a minimal amount of rain. Droughts are not unusual, often resulting in significant loss of livestock in rural areas where pastoralism is common.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=1144021171&cid=4 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-07-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329115406/http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=1144021171&cid=4 |archive-date=2012-03-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Mandera's climate is categorized as arid under the [[Köppen climate classification]]. Temperatures tend to be hot throughout the year. Daily temperatures are typically above {{convert|30|C|F|0}}, while at night, they can fall to {{convert|20|C|F|0}}. Precipitation is extremely low, with the area receiving a minimal amount of rain. Droughts are not unusual, often resulting in significant loss of livestock in rural areas where pastoralism is common.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=1144021171&cid=4 |title=The Standard &#124; |access-date=2010-07-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329115406/http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=1144021171&cid=4 |archive-date=2012-03-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Notable people ==

* [[Rahma Guliye]], politician

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== See also ==
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* [[Mandera triangle]] for the border region disputed between Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, centered on the city of Mandera


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.statoids.com/yke.html Districts of Kenya]
*[http://www.statoids.com/yke.html Districts of Kenya]


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== See also ==
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* [[Mandera triangle]] for the border region disputed between Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, centered on the city of Mandera
{{First and second-level administrative divisions of Kenya}}
{{First and second-level administrative divisions of Kenya}}


Revision as of 09:56, 23 August 2024

For other uses, see Mandera (disambiguation).

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Coordinates: 03°55′N 41°50′E / 3.917°N 41.833°E / 3.917; 41.833
Country Kenya
CountyMandera
Population
 (2019)
 • Total114,718
 [1]
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Mandera (Somali: Mandheera) is the capital of Mandera County in the former North Eastern Province of Kenya. It is situated at around 3°55′N 41°50′E / 3.917°N 41.833°E / 3.917; 41.833, near the borders with Somalia and Ethiopia.

Districts

Mandera is the capital of the Mandera District.[2]

As a whole, it used to constitute one district in previous administrations, which is now divided into six sub-counties and Constituencies; namely,

  1. Mandera East which represents Mandera Town
  2. Mandera Central
  3. Mandera West
  4. Mandera North
  5. Banissa
  6. Elwak
  7. Lafey

The county occupies an area of 26,744 km2.[2]

Among the notable incident of Mandera history was the Rhamu Incident of the 1977 in which Somali military invaded Ethiopian defences from the Kenyan side. A force of 1500 Somali soldiers attacked a border post, and killed 30 Kenyan police officers and soldiers. The Somali army successfully crossed into the Sidamo Region of Ethiopia in the so called Ogaden War.[3]

Demographics

Most of Mandera's inhabitants are ethnically Somali.

Climate

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Mandera's climate is categorized as arid under the Köppen climate classification. Temperatures tend to be hot throughout the year. Daily temperatures are typically above 30 °C (86 °F), while at night, they can fall to 20 °C (68 °F). Precipitation is extremely low, with the area receiving a minimal amount of rain. Droughts are not unusual, often resulting in significant loss of livestock in rural areas where pastoralism is common.[4]

Notable people

See also

  • Mandera triangle for the border region disputed between Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, centered on the city of Mandera

References

  1. ^ Mandera population statistics
  2. ^ a b Districts of Kenya
  3. ^ Aburo, Vainusa. "Mandera History". County Government of Mandera. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  4. ^ "The Standard |". Archived from the original on 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
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