Galguduud
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Galguduud (Somali: Galgaduud, Arabic: جلجدود, Italian: Galgudud or Ghelgudud) is an administrative region (gobol) of Galmudug state in central Somalia.[3] Its administrative capital is Dusmareb. The largest town in the region is El Buur, which lies on the north-westernmost point of the region.
Galguduud
Galgudud, Ghelgudud | |
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Coordinates: 5°20′13″N 46°37′13″E | |
Country | Somalia |
Regional State | Galmudug |
Capital | Dusmareb |
Area | |
• Total | 46,126 km2 (17,809 sq mi) |
Population (2019[1]) | |
• Total | 634,300 |
• Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
HDI (2021) | 0.279[2] low · 17th of 18 |
Galguduud is bordered by Ethiopia, the Somali regions of Mudug; Hiran, Middle Shebelle (Shabeellaha Dhexe), and the Indian Ocean. The largest tribe in this region is Habargidir specifically Ceyr.
The region of Galgaduud and Mudug formed the Galmudug State by 2016, which considers itself an autonomous state within the larger Federal Republic of Somalia, as defined by the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.[4]