Abudwak
Abudwak (Somali: Caabudwaaq) is a city located in central Somalia. It is the administrative seat of Abudwak district located in north Galgaduud province.[1] It is mainly inhabited by the Marehan clan, in particular Reer Dalal, Siyad Hussein and other Marehan subclans.
Abudwak, Somalia
Caabudwaaq | |
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![]() ![]() Abudwak, Somalia Location in Somalia. | |
Coordinates: 6°08′52.0″N 46°23′44.9″E | |
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Region | Galguduud |
District | Abudwak |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Area code | +252 |
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.[2]
Notes
- "Somalia Reference Map - Cabudwaaq District (22 Feb 2012)". www.reliefweb.int. 22 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-12-08.
- "Abudwak Airport now ready for use, say officials". Balanbal News Network. 5 October 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
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