Mudug
Encyclopedia
Mudug is an administrative region (gobolka) in north-central Somalia
. Bordered by the Ogaden
, the Somalian regions of Nugaal
and Galguduud
, and the Indian Ocean
, its capital is the city of Galkacyo.
Somalia
Somalia , 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 Ogaden
Ogaden
Ogaden 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 Nugaal
Nugaal
Nugal 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 Galguduud
Galguduud
Galguduud 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 Ocean
Indian Ocean
The 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 DistrictGaalkacyo DistrictGalkayo District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Its capital lies at Galkayo....
- Galdogob DistrictGaldogob DistrictGaldogob District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Its capital lies at Galdogob....
- Harardheere District Harardheere DistrictHarardhere District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Its capital lies at Harardhere....
- Hobyo DistrictHobyo DistrictHobyo District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Its capital lies at Hobyo....
- Jariiban DistrictJariiban DistrictJariban District is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia....
Major towns
- Abaarey
- Afgumasoorey
- AgaaranAgaaranAbaareey, also known as Agaaran, is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia.-History:The Agaaran settlement was established in the 1990s...
- BajeelaBajeela-References:*...
- Balanballe
- BandiiradleyBandiiradleyBanderadley 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
- BeyraBeyraBeyra 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 SaalaxBur 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 HuurCeel HuurEl 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
- DagaariDagaari-References:*...
- Dajimaale
- DocolDocolDo'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
- GalinsoorGalinsoorGalinsoor, 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 DheereGawaan 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
- GololGololGolol , or Ximan Golol, is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia.-References:*...
- Gowlalo
- HalabookhadHalabookhad-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
- HilmoHilmoHilmo 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
- QaranrowQaranrow-References:*...
- Qarqoora Dheer
- QosoltireQosoltire-References:*...
- Qaydara
- QansaxleQansaxle-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:*...
- RooxRooxRoox 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:*...
- RigoomaneRigoomaneRigomane is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. It is situated between Galdogob and Galkacyo, the provincial capital.-References:*...
- Sabacad
- Saqiiro
- SaxaqurunSaxaqurunSahaqurun 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
- WargaloWargalo-References:*...
- WisilWisilWisil 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