Dusmareb

Samareeb (Somali: Samareeb, Arabic: سمريب‎, Italian: Samareb) , is the capital of Galmudug state in central Somalia. the city also serves as the administrative capital of the Galguduud province.

Samareeb

Somali: Samareeb
Arabic: سمريب‎
City
Nickname(s): 
Dar Dher
Samareeb
Location in Central Somalia
Coordinates: 5°32′06″N 46°23′10″E
Country Somalia
State Galmudug
RegionGalguduud
DistrictDusmareb District
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council-Commission
 • MayorAbdirahman Ali Mohamed (Geeda qorow)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total150,407
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Located in the heart of Samareeb District, Dhusamareeb is one of the largest cities in the Galguduud region and is a rapidly developing city located in the heart of Somalia.

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.[1]

Location

Dusmareb is 511 km from Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. The highway that connects the north and the south of the country goes through the city. Dusmareb along with Guriceel, Mareergur, El Dhere and many other cities and towns in the Galgaduud are rapidly developing with their economies booming due to their strategic position in the country. They sit in the heart of the country where all the goods across the country go through. All of the land transportation use these cities as transit hubs where they refurbish their goods at. Dhusamareb has borders with El Buur to the east Guriceel to the south, Adado to north and Abudwak to the northwest.

Demographics

As of 2016 the broader Dusmareb District had a population of 390,407 inhabitants.[2] As with most of Galmudug, it is primarily inhabited by Somalis from the Hawiye clan.

Education

There are many universities located across the City, the most prominent one being Dusmareb University which provides undergraduate degrees.[3]

Transportation

Air transportation in Dusmareb is served by Dusmareb Airport.

Hospitals

Several health centers exist in the city, among them is Dusmareb General Hospital.

Sports

There are many sports facilities in the city, among them are 2 training facilities and one stadium that hosts regional and local championships. in mid 2016 and early 2017 the Mayor of the city Noor elmi Abdulle inaugurated two new football (soccer) training facilities in the city in what was a campaign to restore and bring new sports facilities for the youth of the city.

sports facility in Dusmareb

Neighborhoods
  • Dayax
  • Horseed
  • Waabari
  • Waxar Cade
  • Bulo oog

Notable residents

References
  1. Svolacchia, Marco (January 2009). "Insights into Somali place names": 13. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. http://www.fsnau.org/ipc/population-table
  3. "Wax ka baro magacyada iyo tirada jaamacadaha ku yaala gobolada dalka Soomaaliya". Radio Iftin. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.


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