Bayla is located at the headland of Ras Ma'bar (or Cape Ma'bar). It historically served as an important landmark for sailors voyaging between the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa.[1]
A coastal community, Bayle is noted for its various beden, or ancient design sewn boats constructed without nails.[2]
In the early modern period, Bedar Beyla was a part of the Majeerteen Sultanate (Migiurtinia), centered in Aluula.[3] It was later incorporated into Italian Somaliland during the early 20th century.
In October 2015, the Puntland government in conjunction with the local Kaalo NGO and UN-HABITAT launched a new regional census to gather basic information in order to facilitate social service planning and development, as well as tax collection in remote areas. According to senior Puntland officials, a similar survey was already carried out in towns near the principal Garowe–Bosaso Highway. The new census initiative is slated to begin in the Bayla District, in addition to the Eyl District and Jariban District.[6]
