Mudug
Mudug | |
|---|---|
 Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 6°08′N 48°00′E / 6.133°N 48.000°E | |
| Country | Somalia |
| Regional State | Puntland Galmudug |
| Capital | Galkayo |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Abdirashid Hashi Artan[1] and Xasan Maxamed Khaliif Abgaalow[2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 72,933 km2 (28,160 sq mi) |
| Population (2019[3]) | |
• Total | 864,700 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (31/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| ISO 3166 code | SO-MU[4] |
| HDI (2021) | 0.374[5] low · 7th of 18 |
Mudug (Somali: Mudug) is an administrative region (gobol) in north-central Somalia. Spread across an area of 72,933 km2 (28,160 sq mi), the northern half of Mudug is part of Puntland whilst the southern half is part of Galmudug State, both of which are autonomous states within the Federal Republic of Somalia. As of 2019, Mudug had a population of 864,700 inhabitants. It features a rural economy based largely on pastoralist livelihoods and limited agriculture. The security environment is volatile due to inter-clan feuds and conflicting jurisdiction, which has resulted in humanitarian and governance challenges.
Geography
[edit]Mudug is an administrative region (gobol) in north-central Somalia. Spread across an area of 72,933 km2 (28,160 sq mi),[3] the northern half of Mudug is part of Puntland whilst the southern half is part of Galmudug State, both of which are autonomous states within the Federal Republic of Somalia.[6][7][8] Physiographically, it is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, by the Somali regions of Nugal and Galguduud to the north and south respectively, and straddles the Indian Ocean on the east. The provincial capital is Galkayo.[9][10] Mudug Region consists of five districts, Galdogob, Galkayo and Jariban districts in Puntland and Harardhere and Hobyo districts in Galmudug.[6][11] These are further subdivided into villages such as Dajimale, El Dinouda Digdighei, Galbarwaaqo, Halabokhad, Roox, and War Galoh.[12][13]
Demographics and economy
[edit]As of 2019, Mudug had a population of 864,700 inhabitants.[3] The economy is predominantly pastoral and agro-pastoral including livestock.[14] Mudug experiences armed conflicts due to inter-clan violence, and different controlling authorities in the region. These conflicts have resulted in multiple civilian fatalities, and displacement of thousands. The volatile security environment has resulted in humanitarian and governance challenges.[6]
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ "Galmudug President appoints new governor for Mudug Province". 9 November 2015. Archived from the original on 27 December 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Daawo Video-SAWIRRO: Bursaalax oo ay Wasaarada Waxbarasha Puntland ay ka Dhagax Dhigtay Kuleej Gabdho - Puntlandes.com". www.puntlandes.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "Somalia: Subdivision and cities". Citypopulation.de. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "ISO 3166 — Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions". International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database". Global Data Lab. Archived from the original on 23 September 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "Mudug". European Union Agency for Asylum. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Somalia". The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia: Central Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "Somalia's Federal Govt Endorses Central State". All Africa. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ Földesi Ferenc, Kis-Álmos Péter, Besenyő János (2010). Országismertető - Szomália. p. 16.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Mudug Region – Situation Analysis October 2012 - Somalia". Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "Mudug Region" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ "Tuk-tuk project drives Somali IDPs in search of self-sufficiency". UNHCR. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "War Galoh". Geographic.org. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Livestock and trade activities". [EBSCO Research Starters]. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Somalia: Information on the clans in control of Galcayo, Gelinsoor and Hobyo and on current conditions in these areas, 1 April 1996
