Odweyne

Odweyne
—  Town  —
Country  Somalia
Region Togdheer
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Odweyne is a town in the northwestern Togdheer province of Somaliland, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia.

Overview

Odweyne is the capital of the Odweyne District. From Gatitalay onwards, the town is surrounded by mountains, lakes and farms.

Demographics

As of 2009, the city has a population of about 170,000 inhabitants.

The Habar Yoonis sub-clan of the Isaaq Somali are especially well-represented.

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