Garoowe
Garowe (Somali: Garoowe, Arabic: غَاْرَّوْؤَيَ, Italian: Garoe) is the capital city of Puntland located in northeastern Somalia. It serves as the administrative center of the Nugal region and is known for its strategic importance. The city has experienced growth and development, hosting government institutions and providing essential services to its residents. Garowe is situated in a territory with a semi-arid climate, and its economy is influenced by trade, livestock, and agriculture.
Garoowe
Garowe 𐒌𐒖𐒇𐒝𐒓𐒗 Garove غَاْرَّوْؤَيَ Garoe | |
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| Nickname: Amni badan | |
Garoowe wikipedia/commons/5/57/Horn_of_Africa_adm_location_map.svg Garoowe Garoowe (Horn of Africa) Garoowe Garoowe (Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 8°24′N 48°28′E | |
| Country | Somalia |
| Regional State | Puntland |
| Region | Nugal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council-Commission |
| • Mayor | Abdulkadir Sh Ahmed Tuure(interim) |
| Area | |
| • City | 18 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 467 m (1,532 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • City | 485,000 |
| • Urban | 350,000 |
| • Rural | 165,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | 090 |
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