Sheikh District (Somali: Degmada Sheekh) is a district in the Sahil region of Somaliland. Its capital lies at Sheikh.[3] The district was part of Togdheer region until 1998, when the Sheikh District was incorporated into the Sahil region.
Overview
Sheikh District is inhabited by the Issa Musse sub-clan of the Habr Awal as well as the Musa Abdallah branch of the Habr Yunis sub-clan of the Garhajis.
As with many other areas in the Somaliland interior, Sheikh is noted for its numerous historical structures and mountainous scenery.
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Sheikh District
Degmada Sheekh
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Location of Berbera district in Sahil, Somaliland
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| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Sahil |
| Capital | Sheikh |
| Elevation | 1,500[1] m (4,921 ft) |
| Population
(2005)[2]
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| • Total | 33,625 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |