Dalweyn
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| Dalweyn | |
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 Dalweyn
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| Coordinates: 10°16′N 49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E | |
| Country |  Somalia
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| Region | Bari |
| Time zone | East Africa Time (UTC+3) |
Dalweyn is a town in the Bari province of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.
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[edit] History
The city was first established by Bile Nuur, a well-known leader hailing from the Reer Zekeriye sub-clan of the Dashiishe Darod.
[edit] Geography
Dalweyn is situated about 142 km south of Bosaso, near the town of Qardho. It is strategically located and is rich in natural resources.
[edit] Demographics
The town has a population of about 2000 inhabitants.
[edit] References
Coordinates: 10°16′N 49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E
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