Garowe
Sign in to saveGarowe (, , ) is the capital city of Puntland located in northeastern Somalia. It serves as the administrative center of the Nugal region and is known for its strategic importance. The city has experienced growth and development, hosting government institutions and providing essential services to its residents. Garowe is situated in a territory with a semi-arid climate, and its economy is influenced by trade, livestock, and agriculture.
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Place details
- Locality
- Garoowe غاروي
- Region
- Nugaal نوجال
- Country
- Soomaaliya الصومال
- Population
- 57,300
- Timezone
- Africa/Mogadishu
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Key facts
- Settlement.official_name
- Garoowe
- Settlement.other_name
- Garoe
- Settlement.settlement_type
- City
- Settlement.image_caption
- Collage
- Settlement.nickname
- Amni badan
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- Somalia#Horn of Africa#Africa
- Settlement.pushpin_relief
- 1
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- Regional State
- Settlement.subdivision_type2
- Region
- Settlement.subdivision_name2
- Nugal
- Settlement.government_type
- Mayor-Council-Commission
- Settlement.leader_title
Article
21 sectionsContents
- Overview
- History
- Geography
- Location
- Climate
- Administration
- Demographics
- Education
- Services
- Economy
- Transportation
- Mayors
- Sports
- Media
- Accommodation
- Districts
- Sister cities
- Notable residents
- See also
- References
- External links
Garowe (, , ) is the capital city of Puntland located in northeastern Somalia. It serves as the administrative center of the Nugal region and is known for its strategic importance. The city has experienced growth and development, hosting government institutions and providing essential services to its residents. Garowe is situated in a territory with a semi-arid climate, and its economy is influenced by trade, livestock, and agriculture.
==Overview== Garowe is situated in the Nugaal Valley, bounded by gradually ascending high plateaus that generally reach elevations of above sea level on the north, west, and south. The western part of the same plateau is crossed by numerous valleys and dry watercourses. Raising livestock forms the basis of the economy, and frankincense and myrrh are collected from the wild trees.