Abudwak
| Abudwak, Somalia Caabudwaaq | |
|---|---|
| city | |
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  Abudwak, Somalia Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 6°14′41.5″N 46°13′25.3″E / 6.244861°N 46.223694°E | |
| Country |
 Somalia |
| State |
 Galmudug |
| Region | Galguduud |
| District | Abudwak District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 75 km2 (29 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 41,067 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Area code(s) | 061 |
Abudwak (Somali: Caabudwaaq) is a town in Galmudug state of Somalia it is the hub of abudwak district abudwak is largely inhabited by members of marehan sade.
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.
Demographics
The broader Abudwak District has a total population of 41,067 residents, it is populated by the Marehan subclan of Darod.
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.[1]
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).[2]
Notes
- ↑ "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.