Dhusamareb
| Dhusamareb Dhuusamareeb دوسمريب | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  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 |
| State |
 Galmudug |
| Region | Galguduud |
| District | Dhusamareb |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 98,672 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Dhusamareb (Somali: Dhuusamareeb), (Arabic: دوسمريب) also spelled Dhusa Mareb, is the Constitutional capital of Galmudug State of Somalia. It's in the heart of Dhusamareb District. The town is administrated by Ahlu sunna wal jama, a modern Sufi paramilitary group which was part of central regions state building officially endorsed by the Federal Government of Somalia, The group accused The Federal Government of Somalia led by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of unfair power sharing because when the regional elections happened, a regional president which was endorsed by the Federal government led by former president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who was also in the same political party as him won the elections, Ahlu Sunna said we are no longer part of the central regions state building and we Do not recognize the new regional government of Galmudug.
There are new governments in Galmudug and in the federal government, there is a higher chance of uniting Ahlu Sunna wal jama and Galmudug.
Demographics
as of 2017, Dhusamareb has a population of around 98,672 inhabitants. The broader Dhusamareb District has a population of 185,995. [1] The city is primarily inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with the Habar Gidir well-represented.
Education
The Dhusamareb University provides undergraduate degrees.[2]
Hospitals
Dhusamareb is served by Dhusamareb General hospital.
Airports
It's served by Dhusamareb Airport.
Notable residents
- Ahmed Abdisalam Adan former depute of prime minister of Somalia
- Husien Ali Wehliye- Irfo Galgadud Regional Director
- Abdirahman Cali Maxamed Geda Qorow District Commissioner
- Abdi Farah Shirdon – former Prime Minister of Somalia
- Magool - famous Somali singer
- Hared Abdirahman Mohamed - Galgadud Youth
- Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas - President of Puntland and former Prime Minister of Somalia former president Abdiqasim salad hassan
References
- ↑ https://docs.unocha.org/sites/dms/Somalia/UNDP-POP-RURAL-URBAN%202005.pdf
- ↑ "Wax ka baro magacyada iyo tirada jaamacadaha ku yaala gobolada dalka Soomaaliya". Radio Iftin. Retrieved 20 April 2014.