01 · Vision
Vision
A modern, sustainable and prosperous Berbera — the proud gateway of Somaliland to the world.
Horizon · 2040Berbera-led →
Golaha Deegaanka · Berbera Municipal Council
Serving Berbera with integrity, vision & care.
The Berbera Local Government — Dawlada Hoose ee Degmada Berbera — is the elected municipal authority for urban planning, public works, sanitation and civic management of Somaliland's principal coastal city and capital of Sahil Region.
Council in sessionOffice of the MayorSahil RegionEst. Berbera Municipality
Established
1884
Region
Sahil
Districts
6
Population
≈ 500,000
The Berbera Local Government is the elected municipal authority responsible for the urban planning, public works, sanitation and civic life of Berbera city and the wider Sahil Region.
For more than a century the Municipality has been the steward of Berbera's identity — from its 19th-century role as a commercial entrepôt on the Gulf of Aden, to its rise today as Somaliland's principal deep-water port and a corridor city linking Ethiopia, the Horn and global trade.
The Council works hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Interior, the Port of Berbera, DP World, regional partners and citizens — translating the Berbera 2040 Vision into housing, roads, drainage, markets, parks and digital services for every district.
Our duty is to build a city worthy of its history, and ready for its future.
Hon. Abdishakur Mahamud Edin — Mayor of Berbera
Our Compass
Vision, Mission & Values.
Three commitments that guide every project, policy and public service the Municipality delivers.
02 · MissionFeatured
Mission
Deliver high-quality municipal services, modern infrastructure and inclusive governance to every citizen of Sahil.
Daily · City-wideService first →
03 · Values
Values
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Stewardship
- Service
- Heritage
Code of conductLived daily →
In office since
2022 — present
Office of the Mayor
Hon. Abdishakur Mahamud Edin
Mayor of Berbera · Governor, Sahil Region
As Mayor of Berbera and Governor of Sahil Region, Hon. Abdishakur leads the strategic direction of Somaliland's principal coastal city. Under his leadership the Municipality launched the Berbera 2040 Vision — a long-term programme to modernise infrastructure, expand the Berbera Corridor, and deliver quality services across every district of Sahil.
- Priorities
- Infrastructure · Investment · Inclusion
- Background
- Public administration & port logistics
- Mandate
- Berbera 2040 Vision
Berbera 2040
Six strategic pillars guiding the next decade.
A blueprint translating the Mayor's vision into measurable projects in every district.
I
Urban Planning
A modern city master plan, zoning reform and resilient land use.
Pillar IExplore →
II
Mobility & Roads
Corridor upgrades, district roads, drainage and street lighting.
Pillar IIExplore →
III
Clean & Green
Waste systems, recycling, beach care and urban greening.
Pillar IIIExplore →
IV
Economy & Markets
Vibrant municipal markets, SMEs and trade facilitation.
Pillar IVExplore →
V
Citizen Services
Digital permits, civil records and transparent governance.
Pillar VExplore →
VI
Heritage & Culture
Protecting Berbera's old town, language and maritime identity.
Pillar VIExplore →
Golaha Deegaanka · Municipal Council
Your elected representatives.
The Council debates city policy, approves the annual budget and oversees every municipal department on behalf of Berbera's residents — one Mayor, one Deputy, and four standing committee chairs.
6 members4 standing committeesTerm 2022 — 2027
Featured · Council ChairOffice of the Mayor
Hon. Abdishakur Mahamud Edin
Mayor of Berbera · Governor, Sahil Region
"We govern Berbera as a trust — accountable to its people, faithful to its history, and ambitious for its future."
- District
- City-wide
- In office
- Since 2022
- Seat
- 01 · Chair
HY
Executive Council
Hon. Hodan Yusuf Ali
Deputy Mayor
Since 2022Profile →
AF
Finance & Revenue
Hon. Ahmed Farah Jama
Chair — Finance Committee
Since 2022Profile →
FA
Planning & Land Use
Hon. Fadumo Abdi Hassan
Chair — Urban Planning
Since 2022Profile →
MI
Infrastructure & Roads
Hon. Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame
Chair — Public Works
Since 2022Profile →
SA
Community & Health
Hon. Sahra Adan Egal
Chair — Social Affairs
Since 2022Profile →
Organisation
How the city is run.
Eight municipal departments deliver Berbera's day-to-day services and long-term projects.
DEPT · 01Lead office
Administration
Office of the City Manager
Coordinates municipal operations and inter-departmental delivery.
City serviceLearn more →
DEPT · 02
Finance & Revenue
Director of Finance
Budget, treasury, procurement, and revenue collection.
City serviceLearn more →
DEPT · 03
Urban Planning
Director of Planning
City master plan, zoning, land use and building regulations.
City serviceLearn more →
DEPT · 04
Public Works
Director of Public Works
Roads, drainage, public buildings and street lighting.
City serviceLearn more →
DEPT · 05
Sanitation & Environment
Director of Sanitation
Waste collection, recycling and environmental awareness.
City serviceLearn more →
DEPT · 06
Markets Management
Director of Markets
Municipal markets, vendor licensing and trade facilities.
City serviceLearn more →
DEPT · 07
Community Affairs
Director of Community Affairs
Citizen engagement, social programs and youth initiatives.
City serviceLearn more →
DEPT · 08
Environment & Green Spaces
Director of Environment
Tree planting, parks, beach management and beautification.
City serviceLearn more →
Heritage
A century & a half of civic service.
1884
Berbera Municipality formally established as a coastal trading authority.
1960
Integration into the new Somali Republic — modern municipal charter.
1991
Re-established under the Republic of Somaliland; Berbera becomes Sahil's capital.
2016
Port concession with DP World launches a new era of corridor investment.
2022
Mayor Abdishakur takes office; Berbera 2040 Vision launched.
2026
Phase 2 expansion, district upgrades and digital citizen services underway.
Visit the Town Hall
Dawlada Hoose ee Degmada Berbera
City Hall · Berbera, Sahil Region, Somaliland. Office hours Saturday — Thursday, 08:00 — 15:00.
Explore Sahil Region
An interactive map of Sahil — click a district to discover what makes it unique.
District Spotlight
Berbera District
Berbera City
The regional capital and economic engine of Sahil — home to Somaliland's deep-water port, the Berbera Special Economic Zone and the modernised international airport. Berbera anchors the entire Berbera Corridor.
Population
≈ 240,000
Land Area
8,500 km²
Quick Facts
- Berbera Port & SEZ
- Berbera International Airport
- Batalaale Beach
- Old Town heritage quarter
Sahil by the Numbers
The data that defines Sahil Region.
Verified municipal data combined with Government of Somaliland and partner publications. Updated quarterly by the Berbera Statistical Unit.
≈ 350K
Regional Population
Across 4 districts
4
Administrative Districts
Berbera · Sheikh · Karin · Mandheera
460km
Coastline
On the Gulf of Aden
1,500m
Highest Elevation
Sheikh / Golis range
1
Deep-water Seaport
Berbera — 500K TEU capacity
1
International Airport
4,200m runway · upgraded 2021
12.2km²
Special Economic Zone
Berbera SEZ
30°
Avg. Annual Temperature
Coastal climate, tropical
National Voices on Berbera
What Somaliland's leaders are saying about Berbera & Sahil.
"Berbera is not just a port — it is the artery of Somaliland's economy and the cornerstone of our nation's place in the wider region. Strengthening Berbera means strengthening Somaliland."
H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro)
President of the Republic of Somaliland
"The development of Berbera Port is one of the most important national projects in the history of Somaliland — a gateway for the Horn of Africa to the world."
H.E. Muse Bihi Abdi
Former President of Somaliland
"Our duty as a Municipality is to build a coastal city worthy of Berbera's thousand-year history — and ready for the next thousand years."
Hon. Abdishakur Mahamud Edin
Mayor of Berbera · Governor of Sahil Region