 The majority of the Gaalje'el live in Hiraan, Middle Shabelle, and Jubaland.The Gaalje'el are associated with the Hawiye tribe due to their close political and social alignment.But the Gaalje'el descend from one of the sons of Samaale Gardhere Samaale, as do the Degoodi, and Garre, and 'Owrmale.