Galkayo
Galkayo (Somali: Gaalkacyo, Arabic: جالكعيو, Italian: Gallacaio also known as Rocca Littorio) is the third-largest city in Somalia which serves as the capital of the north-central Mudug region. The city is divided into two administrative areas separated by a loose boundary.
Galkayo
Gaalkacyo جالكعيو | |
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City | |
Galkayo Location within Somalia Galkayo Location within the Horn of Africa Galkayo Location within Africa | |
| Coordinates: 06°46′11″N 047°25′51″E | |
| Country | Somalia |
| Regional State | Puntland Galmudug |
| Region | Mudug |
| District | Galkacyo |
| Government | |
| • Mayors | Hassan Mohamed Jama (Jidka) (Puntland) Mohamud Abdullahi Kulmiye (Galmudug) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 745,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Climate | BWh |
Geographically, Galkayo is divided into four main quarters: Garsoor, Horumar, Israac, and Wadajir. Galmudug fully controls Garsoor, Wadajir, and Horumar (The neutral areas are sited by the Old Galkayo market and the loose boundary, while Puntland controls israac in the north .
Galkayo serves as the capital of the Galkayo District. The city has grown considerably in recent times and serves as a commercial hub.
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