Galinsoor
Galinsoor | |
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  Galinsoor Location in Somalia. | |
| Coordinates: 6°25′34″N 46°42′30″E / 6.42611°N 46.70833°E | |
| Country |  Somalia
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| Region | Mudug |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Galinsoor, also spelled Gelinsoor, is a town in Galmudug state of Somalia, Located in the North-central Mudug region.
Etymology
Galinsoor is one of the last named districts of the Galgaduud region of Somalia. It lies border between Mudug and Galgaduud regions and has the main road that connects most of the regions of Somalia. The town's name is derived from two Somali words: Gelin and Soor. Gelin means either "half of the day", "afternoon" or "before noon"; Soor means "hosting guests". Thus, Galinsoor refers to a place where guests were hosted.
Location
Galinsoor is located near the border with the central Galgaduud region. It lies between Galkayo, the capital of the Mudug region, and Galgaduud's Cadaado District also Galinsoor is the Capital of Kulmiye Region in Galmudug State of Somalia, Galinsoor is very important strategic Town as Geographic System in Somalia.
Galinsoor is served by a police station. It also has two hospitals.
The town has a Community Center. Additionally, it has two boreholes.
Demographics
The city is primarily inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with the Sacad sub-clan of Habar Gidir, well represented.
Education
Secondary and primary schools in the town include Kaxandhaale Primary and Secondary.
Commerce
Galinsoor is served by several telecommunication companies. Among these are Hormuud Telecom, NationLink and Telesom.
There is also a community market and various small businesses.
Services
Galinsoor is served by a police station. It also has two hospitals.
The town has a Community Center. Additionally, it has two boreholes.
Education
Secondary and primary schools in the town include General Aided Primary and Secondary.
Commerce
Galinsoor is served by several telecommunication companies. Among these are Hormuud Telecom, NationLink Telecom and Telcom.
There is also a community market and various small businesses.
References
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