Dusmareb

Dusmareb (Somali: Dhuusamareeb, Arabic: دسمريب, Italian: Dusa Mareb) is the capital of Galmudug state in central Somalia. The city also serves as the administrative capital of the Galguduud province.

Dusamareb
Dhusamareeb (in Somali)
دسمريب (in Arabic)
City
Nickname: 
Dar Dheer
Dusamareb
Location within Somalia
Dusamareb
Location within the Horn of Africa
Dusamareb
Location within Africa
Coordinates: 5°32′06″N 46°23′10″E
Country Somalia
State Galmudug
RegionGalguduud
Government
  TypeMayor-Council-Commission
  MayorAbdirahman Ali Mohamed (Geeda qorow)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Historically, the city was known as Daar Dheer or simply Dardher but later in time the city's name changed to Dusamareb also spelled Dhusamareb.

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