Tuli Gulled
Tuli Gulled
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District | |
| Coordinates: 9°37′N 42°45′E / 9.617°N 42.750°E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Somali |
| Zone | Faafan |
| Elevation | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
• Total | 92,901 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Tuli Gulled (Somali: Tuli Guuleed) is a district in the Faafan zone of the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Tuli Guleed is bordered on the north by Sitti, on the east by the district of Lafaciise, on the south by Jigjiga and on the west by the Chinaksen in the Oromia Region.
The most important livelihoods are livestock farming and some arable farming (agropastoralism), which compromise of 75-85% of the population. Tuli Guleed has colder winters than the highlands, while the lowlands have mild winters. The regional elevation is the major factor in temperature levels, with the higher areas being on average 17 °C (62 °F) cooler. Hot summer days are influenced by the relatively low humidity and cooler evenings during summer months.