[10][11] The Habar Gidir primarily live in the central regions of Mudug and Galgaduud in Galmudug state of Somalia.

The Habargidir in general can be found in fair numbers in every Somali city and region and are one of the few clans who are well spread.

The Habar Gidir clan has produced prominent figures such as the first Prime Minister of Somalia Abdullahi Issa Mohamud, who hailed from the Sa'ad subclan; Reer Nima'ale.

He stood firm in his beliefs against the occupying Italians and ensured to get them out of the country legally and bring Somalis freedom in which he was victorious.

Mohamed Farah Aydid was a Major General who was instrumental in the 1977 war against Ethiopia to liberate the unlawfully occupied Somali Region.

General Aydid was the Chairman and Leader of the United Somali Congress faction, which ousted Mohamed Siyad Barre.

The following is a full genealogical list starting with Samaale, the forefather of the Somali clans; some names are, however, omitted.