Jijiga
Jijiga ranks 17,412th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Grindon, County Durham, Hunwick, and Barger-Compascuum. The most famous people from Jijiga are Tiki Gelana, and Senbere Teferi. The most famous people who died in Jijiga are Ali Khalif Galaydh. Jijiga has been the birth place of many athletes and the death place of many politicians. Jijiga is located in Ethiopia.
Jijiga is the capital city of Somali Region, Ethiopia. It became the capital of the Somali Region in 1995 after it was moved from Gode. Located in the Fafan Zone with 75 km (37 mi) west of the border with Somaliland, the city has an elevation of 1,634 metres above sea level. Jigjiga is traditionally the seat of the Bartire Garad Wiil-Waal of the Jidwaaq Absame. The International airport is named after him. Read more on Wikipedia
People
Between 0 and 1987, Jijiga was the birth place of 2 globally memorable people, including Tiki Gelana, and Senbere Teferi. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Jijiga including Ali Khalif Galaydh.
People Born in Jijiga
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People Deceased in Jijiga
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Jijiga were athletes (2), while most who died were politicians (1).
Occupational Trends
Over the past 100 years, athletes have been the top profession of globally memorable people born in Jijiga, including Tiki Gelana. Whereas, throughout history, athletes have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Jijiga, including Tiki Gelana, and Senbere Teferi.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Jijiga since 1700.
