Dusmareb
Dusmareb (Somali: Dhuusamareeb, Arabic: دسمريب, Italian: Dusa Mareb) is the capital of Galmudug state in central Somalia. The city also serves as the administrative capital of the Galguduud province.
Dusamareb
Dhusamareeb (in Somali) دسمريب (in Arabic) | |
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City | |
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| Nickname: Dar Dheer | |
  Dusamareb Location within Somalia  Dusamareb Location within the Horn of Africa  Dusamareb Location within Africa | |
| Coordinates: 5°32′06″N 46°23′10″E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| State |  Galmudug |
| Region | Galguduud |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council-Commission |
| • Mayor | Abdirahman Ali Mohamed (Geeda qorow) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Historically, the city was known as Daar Dheer or simply Dardher but later in time the city's name changed to Dusamareb also spelled Dhusamareb.[1]
Location
Dusamareb is 511 km from Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. The highway that connects the north and the south of the country goes through the city. Dhusamareb has borders with El Buur to the east Guriceel to the south, Adado to north and Abudwak to the northwest. Generally it consist of 5 districts: Adado( north) Abduwaq(North east), Elbur( South East), Eeldheer( East) Galhareri( North East).
Demographics
As of 2016 the broader Dusmareb District had a population of 390,407 inhabitants.[2] The city's population is from the Hiraab, Habar girdir of Hawiye sub-clans and the Marehan.
Education
There are many universities located across the city, the most prominent one being Dusmareb University which provides undergraduate degrees.[3]
Transportation
Air transportation in Dusmareb is served by Ugaas Nur Airport.
Hospitals
Several health centers exist in the city, among them is Dusmareb General Hospital.
Neighborhoods
- Dayax
- Horseed
- Waabari
- Waxar Cade
- Hodan
Notable residents
- Dr. Abdiqasim Salad Hassan - 5th President of Somalia
- Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas - 15th Prime Minister of Somalia and Former President of Puntland
- Abdi Farah Shirdon – 16th Prime Minister of Somalia
- Ahmed Abdisalam Adan - Former Deputy of Prime Minister of Somalia
- Sheikh Mohamed Shakir - Former Chief Minister of Galmudug
- Magool - Famous Somali singer
- Hassan Dahir Aweys - Former Somali Military colonel and Former leader of Hizbul Islam
- Aden Hashi Farah Aero - Former Leader of Al-Shabaab
- Mahad Mohamed Salad - Somali senator and Former Minister of Presidential Affairs.
- Abdulkadir Hersi Siyad (Yamyam) - Poet and playwright
- Shire Jama Ahmed - Somali Linguist
References
- Svolacchia, Marco (January 2009). "Insights into Somali place names": 13.
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- "Wax ka baro magacyada iyo tirada jaamacadaha ku yaala gobolada dalka Soomaaliya". Radio Iftin. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.