Districts of Galmudug
Galmudug spans the Galgaduud region and the southern half of Mudug. These are its principal districts and towns — administrative centres, trade hubs, and historic ports. Population figures for Somalia are estimates; no full census has been held since 1975.
Dhusamareb
Dhuusamarreeb · Galgaduud
Interim state capital and seat of the Galmudug administration
- Population (est.)
- ~70,000
Galkayo
Gaalkacyo · Mudug
Largest urban centre of central Somalia; a city shared between two states
- Population (est.)
- several hundred thousand (whole city, est.)
Hobyo
Obbia · Mudug (coast)
Historic port town, former capital of the Sultanate of Hobyo
- Population (est.)
- ~12,000
Adado
Cadaado · Galgaduud
Business-minded northern hub where the Galmudug state was formed in 2015
- Population (est.)
- ~50,000
Abudwak
Caabudwaaq · Galgaduud (west)
Western border-trade town with one of the region's largest diasporas
- Population (est.)
- ~40,000
El Buur
Ceelbuur · Galgaduud (central)
Ancient well town at the geographic heart of Galgaduud
- Population (est.)
- ~20,000
Harardhere
Xarardheere · Mudug (coast)
Coastal district returned to state control in 2023, with real fishing potential
- Population (est.)
- ~15,000
Guriel
Guriceel · Galgaduud
Commercial crossroads on the Mogadishu–Dhusamareb road
- Population (est.)
- ~60,000