Nature
Iskushuban waterfalls
Waterfalls that flow after the rains.
Iskushuban – history, culture and places to visit | Warar
Cities of Somalia Bari · Puntland
Iskushuban
Isku ShubanA small Bari town known for its seasonal waterfalls and a fort from the Italian colonial era.
AdministrationPuntland
RegionBari
Population3,616Estimate: urban population of the whole district (UNFPA PESS 2014), 2014
Location10.283°, 50.233°
Places to visit3
Neighbourhoods1
Overview
Iskushuban is a small town and the seat of Iskushuban District in the Bari region, about 80 km east of Qardho and 150 km south of Bosaso. It is known for seasonal waterfalls described as the second largest in Somalia after those at Lamadaye in Sanaag.
What makes it unique
- 01Seasonal waterfalls
- 02An Italian-era fort
- 03Valley and hill scenery
Places to visit
Historic
Iskushuban fort
The town citadel, strengthened in the Italian era.
Historic
Arie valley
Remains of an old settlement between Iskushuban and Qardho.
Neighbourhoods · Iskushuban
1 neighbourhoods
- Jacayl
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History
The area was part of the Majeerteen Sultanate before coming under Italian Somaliland. The town has a fort strengthened during the Italian period and colonial-era administrative buildings.
Culture
The community lives from herding and trade, and town life centres on the market and the main street.
Economy
The economy relies on livestock, small trade and district services.