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Garowe
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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.
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Garowe, also known as Garoowe, is a city in Somalia that serves as the capital of the Puntland region and the Nugal administrative entity. Located at an elevation of approximately 460 meters above sea level, the city has an area of 18 square kilometers. Its official name is Garoowe, and it is situated within the Garowe District.
The population of Garowe is 57,300. The local dialing code for the city is 090. Residents are referred to by the demonyms Garoowaawi or Garowean. The city operates in the Africa/Mogadishu timezone.
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Place details
- Locality
- Garoowe غاروي
- Region
- Nugaal نوجال
- Country
- Soomaaliya الصومال
- Population
- 57,300
- Timezone
- Africa/Mogadishu
via OpenStreetMap · GeoNames
Key facts
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- 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
- Mayor
- Settlement.leader_name
- Abdulkadir Sh Ahmed Tuure(interim)
- Settlement.unit_pref
- Metric
- Settlement.area_total_km2
- 18
- Settlement.elevation_m
- 467
- Settlement.population_total
- 485000
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Garoowe
- Demonym
- Garowean
- Country
- Puntland
- Located in
- Puntland
- Area
- 18
- Elevation
- 460
- Capital of
- Nugal
- Image
- Garocity.jpg
- Dialing code
- 090
Show 3 more facts
- Commons category
- Garowe
- category for people born here
- Category:People from Garowe
- native label
- Groe
via Wikidata · CC0
Travel guide
Understand
In the Nugal province of northeastern Somalia, in the heart of the Puntland region, fast-growing Garowe is the seat of the regional parliament, the presidential palace and government ministries, and is a local media and cultural hub.
Buy
Being the retail and fashion hub of Somalia, it is no surprise that shopping is one of Garowe's greatest pleasures. From the local suuqa injida (injimarket) and Oolympic Shopping Mall to top-end shopping malls and everything in between, you will be sure to find something to suit your budget and style.
Sleep
thumb|A hotel in Garowe. Garowe has more than 30 hotels, many of surprisingly high quality, and guest houses.
Stay safe
See the warning on the Somalia article for information on the security situation.
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Encyclopedic overview
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.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Garowe” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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