Kalabaydh, Sool

Kalabaydh is a town in the southern Sool region of Somalia.

Overview
Local control was disputed between Somaliland and Puntland.

Presently, the SSC-Khaatumo administration holds control over Kalabaydh and was recently visited by a delegation led by President Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali on December 16th, 2023.

Education
Kalabaydh has several academic institutions.

According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there are eight primary schools in the Kalabaydh District. These include Kalabayr Primary, Saaxdheer, Xidh-Xidh, and Qorilay.

Secondary schools in the area include Kalabaydh Secondary.

Demographics
The town is inhabited by the Dhulbahante clan, with lineages belonging to the Bahararsame sub-clans of Farah Garad.