Geography
Hargeisa is located in a valley in the northwestern section of the country. The city is situated in a mountainous area, in an enclosed valley of the Galgodon (Ogo) highlands. It sits at an elevation of 1,334 meters (4,377 ft) above sea level. This altitude gives Hargeisa and the surrounding area a milder climate than the Gulf of Aden coastal area, where the weather is typically hot. The temperature ranges between 13 and 32 degrees Celsius (55 and 89 degrees Fahrenheit).
Hargeisa receives larger amounts of rain, and used to be surrounded by forest when the city was smaller but the countryside around the city still has small juniper forests. Near Hargeisa are the fertile Sheikh and Daallo mountains, which also receive large amount of rain. South of Hargeisa is the Hawd Savannah (Baligubadle) which attracts many different animals to graze in the area
Hargeisa is situated near the town of Gabiley, which serves as an agricultural center in northern Somalia. That town's Allay-Baday area produces tons of tomatoes and onions each month during the rainy season. The city of Arabsiyo is also located nearby, and is noted for its lemon production.
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