Dhusamareb
| Dhusamareb | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Dhusamareb Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 5°32′06″N 46°23′10″E / 5.53500°N 46.38611°ECoordinates: 5°32′06″N 46°23′10″E / 5.53500°N 46.38611°E | |
| Country |
 Somalia |
| Region | Galguduud |
| District | Dhusamareb |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,500 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Dhusamareb (Somali: Dhuusamareeb), also spelled Dhusa Mareb, is the capital of the central Galguduud region of Somalia. It serves as the center of the Dhusamareb District.
Demographics
As of 2000, Dhusamareb had a population of around 10,500 inhabitants.[1] The broader Dhusamareb District has a total population of 91,260 residents.[2] The town is largely inhabited by the Ayr sub-clan of the Habar Gidir.
Education
The Dhusamareb University provides undergraduate degrees.[3]
Notable residents
- Abdi Farah Shirdon – former Prime Minister of Somalia
- Magool - famous Somali singer
References
- ↑ "Somalia City & Town Population". Tageo. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ↑ "Regions, districts, and their populations: Somalia 2005 (draft)" (PDF). UNDP. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ↑ "Wax ka baro magacyada iyo tirada jaamacadaha ku yaala gobolada dalka Soomaaliya". Radio Iftin. Retrieved 20 April 2014.