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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=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> |
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== See also == |
== See also Arabia ward in mandera == |
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* [[Mandera triangle]] for the border region disputed between Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, centered on the city of Mandera |
* [[Mandera triangle]] for the border region disputed between Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, centered on the city of Mandera |
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Revision as of 18:18, 19 October 2021
Mandera
Mandheera | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 03°55′N 41°50′E / 3.917°N 41.833°E | |
Country | Kenya |
County | Mandera |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 87,692 |
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Time zone | UTC+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, near the borders with Somalia and Ethiopia. The town is largely populated by the Dagodia Garre and Murulle of somali clans.
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,
- Mandera East which represents Mandera Town
- Mandera Central
- Mandera West
- Mandera North
- Banissa
- Elwak
- 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 in which 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
The area is inhabited by Kenyans of varied ethnicities. Economic mainstay largely remains trade.[citation needed]
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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]
See also Arabia ward in mandera
- Mandera triangle for the border region disputed between Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, centered on the city of Mandera
References
- ^ Mandera population statistics
- ^ a b Districts of Kenya
- ^ Aburo, Vainusa. "Mandera History". County Government of Mandera. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
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