

What binds the Somalis in this region is foremost their dialect, micro-dhaqan and position in the Somali peninsula.
The following clans fall under the reer Waqooyi belt.
Ciise
Gadabursi
Isaaq
Gurgura
Akisho
Jarso
Jidwaaq
Dhulbahante
Warsangeli
Madigaan
Gabooye
Magaadle
Habar Gidir(Fiqishini)
Barsuuq
Geri Koombe
Sheekhaal(Aw Qudub)
Ogaden(Reer Isaaq)