Wajid – history, culture and places to visit | Warar
Cities of Somalia Bakool · South West State
Wajid
Wajiid · WajidA small town in the Bakool region, about 80 km southwest of Hudur, and centre of the farming and herding district of Waajid.
AdministrationSouth West State
RegionBakool
Population93,145Estimate: 2026 humanitarian planning figure for Waajid District (OCHA/UNFPA). Not a census count., 2026
Location3.808°, 43.248°
Overview
Wajid (Waajid) is the centre of Waajid District in the Bakool region, about 80 km southwest of Hudur as the crow flies. It is a small town serving the farming and herding villages around it.
What makes it unique
- 01Centre of Waajid District
- 02About 80 km southwest of Hudur
- 03A farming and herding area
History
In 1993, during the UN operation in Somalia, Wajid hosted a water-purification plant run by the Indian army and a Greek army field hospital.
Culture
As across Bakool, Maay is widely spoken and people live from livestock and farming.
Economy
Livestock and rain-fed farming are the main sources of income.