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Mudug is an administrative region (
gobolka) in north-central
SomaliaSomalia , officially the Somali Republic and formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic under Socialist rule, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. Since the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991 there has been no central government control over most of the country's territory...
. Bordered by the
OgadenOgaden is the name of a territory comprising the southeastern portion of the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia. The inhabitants are predominantly ethnic Somali and Muslim. The title "Somali Galbeed", which means "Western Somalia," is often preferred by Somali irredentists.The region, which is...
, the Somalian regions of
NugaalNugal is an administrative region in northeastern Somalia.-Overview:It is bordered by Ethiopia and the Somalian regions of Sool to the west, Bari to the north, and Mudug to the south, with the Indian Ocean to the east....
and
GalguduudGalguduud is an administrative region in central Somalia.-Overview:It is bordered by Ethiopia, the Somalian regions of Mudug, Hiiraan, Shabeellaha Dhexe , and the Indian Ocean....
, and the
Indian OceanThe Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world's oceanic divisions, covering approximately 20% of the water on the Earth's surface. It is bounded on the north by the Indian Subcontinent and Arabian Peninsula ; on the west by eastern Africa; on the east by Indochina, the Sunda Islands, and...
, its capital is the city of Galkacyo.
Districts
The Mudug region consists of the following districts:
- Gaalkacyo District
Galkayo District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Its capital lies at Galkayo....
- Galdogob District
Galdogob District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Its capital lies at Galdogob....
- Harardheere District
Harardhere District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Its capital lies at Harardhere....
- Hobyo District
Hobyo District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Its capital lies at Hobyo....
- Jariiban District
Jariban District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia....
Major towns
- Abaarey
- Afgumasoorey
- Agaaran
Abaareey, also known as Agaaran, is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia.-History:The Agaaran settlement was established in the 1990s...
- Bajeela
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- Balanballe
- Bandiiradley
Banderadley is a town in the Mudug region of Somalia. It lies 70 km southwest of the city of Gaalkacyo, along the main highway that crosses Somalia. The city has a population of approximately 50,000 and has its own airport....
- Bardagool
- Bitaale
- Bacaadweyn
- Beyra
Beyra is a small town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It is situated between Galdogob and Galkacyo, in the autonomous Puntland region....
- Budbud
- Bur Saalax
-Overview:Bur Salah is situated between Beyra and Riig-Oomane.Formerly known as Buurar, it is named after Saalax Jaamac, who was the owner of a water pool facility in the center of the town....
- Ceel Dibir
- Ceel Huur
El Hur is an historical village located south of the city of Hobyo in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. The town sits at a latitude of 5° 4' 10 N and a longitude of 48° 16' 9 E.-References:*...
- Colguula
- Dabarroow
- Dagaari
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- Dajimaale
- Docol
Do'ol is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It is situated about 30 km east of Galkacyo, the provincial capital.-References:*...
- Duqaaqa
- Gacanfare
- Galinsoor
Galinsoor, also spelled Gelinsoor, is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia.-Etymology:The town's name is derived from two Somali words: Gelin and Soor. Gelin means either "half of the day", "afternoon" or "before noon"; Soor means "hosting guests"...
- Gawaan Dheere
-Overview:The town is built upon high ground. From this elevation, it is possible to see the city of Hobyo and the Indian Ocean, which lies a further 30 km to the east.-Demographics:...
- Godad
- Golol
Golol , or Ximan Golol, is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia.-References:*...
- Gowlalo
- Halabookhad
-Overview:Halabokhad is situated near Galkacyo, the capital of the Mudug region.The town is primarily inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with the Maalismoge sub-clan of the Leelkase especially well-represented....
- Haraahur
- Hiilalaaye
- Hilmo
Hilmo is a town in the Mudug province of Somalia. It is located in the central part of the country, in the Galguduud administrative region.-References:*...
- Iidaan
- Laanwaaleey
- Laasa Cadale
- Laguraqsay
- Mirsaale
- Qaranrow
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- Qarqoora Dheer
- Qosoltire
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- Qaydara
- Qansaxle
-Overview:Qansahle is located about 20 km from Galdogob. It is primarily inhabited by Somalis from the Bihna Fiqi Hassan and Maalismoge sub-clans of the Leelkase.-References:*...
- Roox
Roox is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Situated in the Burtinle District, it is located about 200 km northeast of the city of Galdogob.-References:*...
- Rigoomane
Rigomane is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It is situated between Galdogob and Galkacyo, the provincial capital.-References:*...
- Sabacad
- Saqiiro
- Saxaqurun
Sahaqurun is a city in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It is primarily inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with the Reer Hirsi Muumin sub-clan of the Leelkase especially well-represented.-References:*...
- Sedex Xigle
- Wanakir
- Wargalo
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- Wisil
Wisil is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It lies west of the city of Hobyo, on the road towards Galkacyo. The town is administered by the autonomous Galmudug state government.-References:*...
- Xero Dhagaxley
- Xiindawaco
- Xingood