| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Official Name: | Damala Hagare |
| Pushpin Map: | Puntland |
| Mapsize: | 150px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Somalia |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Sanaag |
| Subdivision Type2: | Somalia |
| Subdivision Name2: | Erigavo |
| Population As Of: | 2007[1] |
| Population Total: | 1560 |
| Utc Offset: | +3 |
Damala Hagare is a town in the Sanaag region of (Somaliland).
In November 2005, the Sanaag region was reported to be experiencing water shortages, and Damala Hagare was one of the worst affected areas.[2]
In March 2013, a peace conference between the Warsangali and Dhulbahante clans was held in Damara Hagare.[3]
In September 2014, Somaliland's Defense Minister attempted to attend a meeting of the Warsangali clans in Hingalol, but was unable to do so and was stranded in Damara Hagale.[4]
In May 2019, Somaliland and Puntland troops clashed in Damala Hagare.[5] The total number of dead on both sides is estimated at nine.[6] In June, the Somaliland army deployed troops, including armored vehicles, to Yubbe, Hadaftimo, and Damala Hagare for border security from Puntland.[7]
In September 2019, the local community of Damala Hagare passed a resolution against charcoal production, which causes environmental damage.[8]
The city of Damala Hagare is unique. It is a city split into two towns or settlements. One is primarily inhabited by the Dhulbahante, mainly the Naleye Ahmed sub-lineage of the Mohamoud Garad.[9] The second settlement is mainly inhabited by the Warsangeli clans.[10]