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. Puntland fully controls Garsoor, Israac, and Horumar (The neutral areas are sited by the Old Galkayo market and the loose boundary, while Galmudug controls Wadajir in the South.
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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