| 3,500,000 | 2 |
Population (as of Jan. 1, 2009) |
Elections in our database |
| 80.32% | |
Registered Voters (as of ) |
Average Turnout |
Republic of Somaliland
| Name | Official Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Somaliland House of Elders | Golaha Guurtida | Upper House |
| Somaliland House of Representatives | Golaha Wakiilada | Lower House |
Description of government structure:
- Chief of State: President Ahmed Mahamoud SILANYO
- Head of Government: President Ahmed Mahamoud SILANYO
- Assembly: Somaliland has a bicameral Parliament (Baarlamaanka) consisting of the House of Elders (Golaha Guurtida) with 82 seats and the House of Representatives (Golaha Wakiilada) with 82 seats.
Description of electoral system:
- The President is elected by plurality vote to serve a 4-year term.
- President is elected by plurality vote.
- In the House of Elders (Golaha Guurtida) 82 members are reserved for tribal leaders to serve 5-year terms. In the House of Representatives (Golaha Wakiilada) 82 members are elected by proportional representation to serve 5-year terms.**
** Members are elected in 6 multi-member constituencies.
Elections
| Election For | Date | Votes | Registered Voters | Turn Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 2017-11-13 | 565,617 | 704,198 | 80.32% |
| Somaliland House of Representatives | 2019-11-30 | - | - | - |