The district is inhabited by the Dhulbahante clan of the Daarood clan-family with many lineages residing there.[5] Lineages that include, The Farah Garad: Ahmed Garad and Barkad, who are well represented, as well as the Ali Garad and Yasin Garad. the Baho Nugaaled: Khalid, Yahya, Hayaag, Mohamed Muse and the Abokor Muse are the well represented. The Mohamoud Garad: the Jama Siad sub-lingeages who live amongst the aforementioned sub clans.[6][7][8]