Abudwak
| Abudwak | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 | |
  Abudwak Location in Somalia. | |
| Coordinates: 6°14′41.5″N 46°13′25.3″E / 6.244861°N 46.223694°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Galguduud |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Abudwak (Somali: Caabudwaaq) is a town in the central Galguduud region of Somalia.
Location
It is the capital of the Abudwak District. The city is situated about 20 km west of the main highway that connects the country's southern and northern regions. It also lies close to the border with Ethiopia.
Demographics
The broader Abudwak District has a total population of 41,067 residents.[1]
Transportation
Air transportation in Abudwak is served by the Cabudwaak Airport. A major renovation of the facility was launched in 2011, funded by Somali expatriates from the province. The new airport's first scheduled flight departed on 11 October 2012.[2]
Services
Several health centers exist in the town. Among these is the Abudwak Maternity and Children's Hospital (AMCH), which was equipped and staffed by the Somali Care Organization in conjunction with the Somali Education and Health Organization (SEHO).[3]
Notes
- ↑ "Regions, districts, and their populations: Somalia 2005 (draft)" (PDF). UNDP. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ↑ "Abudwak Airport now ready for use, say officials". Balanbal News Network. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ SCN - Abudwak
References
External links
- 'Zoomable' aerial images of Abudwak: here and here.
- Administrative maps of Abudwak district: here and here.