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Abudwak, Somalia
Caabudwaaq
city
Abudwak, Somalia is located in Somalia
Abudwak, Somalia
Abudwak, Somalia
Location in Somalia
Coordinates: 6°14′41.5″N 46°13′25.3″E / 6.244861°N 46.223694°E / 6.244861; 46.223694
Country Somalia
State Galmudug
RegionGalguduud
DistrictAbudwak District
Area
 • Total75 km2 (29 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total41,067
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Area code061

Abudwak (Template:Lang-so) is a town in Galmudug state of Somalia it is the hub of abudwak district abudwak is largely inhabited by members of marehan sade.

Location

It is the capital of the Abudwak District. The city is situated about 20 km west of the main highway that connects the country's southern and northern regions.

Demographics

The broader Abudwak District has a total population of 41,067 residents, it is populated by the Marehan subclan of Darod.

Transportation

Air transportation in Abudwak is served by the Cabudwaak Airport. A major renovation of the facility was launched in 2011, funded by Somali expatriates from the province. The new airport's first scheduled flight departed on 11 October 2012.[1]

Services

Several health centers exist in the town. Among these is the Abudwak Maternity and Children's Hospital (AMCH), which was equipped and staffed by the Somali Care Organization in conjunction with the Somali Education and Health Organization (SEHO).[2]

Notes

  1. ^ "Abudwak Airport now ready for use, say officials". Balanbal News Network. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  2. ^ SCN - Abudwak

References

  • 'Zoomable' aerial images of Abudwak: here and here.
  • Administrative maps of Abudwak district: here and here.