Dusmareb
Dusmareb (Somali: Dhusamareeb, Arabic: دوسمريب, Italian: Dusa Mareb) or Dhusamareb, is the capital of the Galguduud region and administrative capital of Galmudug state in central Somalia.
Dusmareb Dhusamareeb دوسمريب Dusa Mareb | |
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City | |
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| Nickname(s): Dar Dher | |
  Dusmareb Location in Central Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 5°32′06″N 46°23′10″E | |
| Country |  |
| State |  |
| Region | Galguduud |
| District | Dusmareb District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council-Commission |
| • Mayor | Abdullqadir Abdi Mahamed(dr ducaysane) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 15,407 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Located in the heart of Dusmareb District, Dusmareb 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 Dusmareb also spelled Dhusamareb. The name means "which does not hold farts in," referring to a pit with thermal water.[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 Adado, Guriceel, Godinlabe, 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. Dusmareb 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 Hiraab sub-clan of the Hawiye, particularly the Yabardhowrkace, Absiye, and Ayanle sub clans of Ayr (clan), a Sub-clan of Habar Gidir.
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.
Neighborhoods
- Dayax
- Horseed
- Wabari
- Wahar Ade
- Bulo oog
Notable residents
- Dr. Abdiqasim Salad Hassan - 5th President of Somalia
- Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas - 15th Prime Minister of Somalia and Former President of Puntland
- Abdi Farah Shirdon – 16th Prime Minister of Somalia
- Ahmed Abdisalam Adan - Former Deputy of Prime Minister of Somalia
- Sheikh Mohamed Shakir - Chief Minister of Galmudug
- Magool - Famous Somali singer
- Hassan Dahir Aweys - Former Somali Military colonel and Former leader of Hizbul Islam
- Aden Hashi Farah Aero - Former Leader of Al-Shabaab
- Mahad Mohamed Salad - Somali senator and Former Minister of Presidential Affairs.
- Abdulkadir Hersi Siyad (Yamyam) - Poet and playwrighter
- Shire Jama Ahmed - Somali Linguist
References
- Svolacchia, Marco (January 2009). "Insights into Somali place names": 13. Cite journal requires
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- "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.