In 1964, a new Northeastern (Burao) Province was established by merging Burao, Erigavo, and Las Anod and a Northwestern (Hargeisa) Province was formed from Berbera, Borama, and Hargeisa districts.
In 1964, a new Northeastern (Burao) Province was formed by combining Burao, Erigavo, and Las Anod, while a Northwestern (Hargeisa) Province was created from Berbera, Borama, and Hargeisa districts.