Haylan region (Somali: Gobolka Haylaan) is the area claimed,[3] but not controlled[citation needed] by Puntland and established in 2003.

In Somalia and Somaliland, it is designated as an eastern part of the Sanaag region.

Governor of the Haylan region (Gudoomiyaha Gobalka Haylaan) is as follows: Maxamed Faarax Ciise (Jeentallo, Jeentalo) Maxamed Cawil Cabdullahi[10] Siciid Xuseen Maxamuud Irbad On December 4, 2003, the Puntland government announced that it had established three regions: Bender Qassim, Karkaar, and Haylan.

[14] In October 2019, the Puntland government claimed that it was illegal for Somalia's Minister of Planning to open an office in Dhahar, the capital of Haylan region.

[15] In August 2021, Haylan football team won putland regional cup.