Mudug

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title: "Mudug" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["mudug", "galmudug", "regions-of-somalia"] description: "Region of Somalia" topic_path: "general/mudug" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudug" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Region of Somalia ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]

Field	Value
name	Mudug
settlement_type	Region
image_caption	Galkayo
image_map	Mudug in Somalia.svg
mapsize	250px
map_caption	Location in Somalia
coordinates
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Somalia
subdivision_type1	Regional State
subdivision_name1	Puntland
Galmudug
seat_type	Capital
seat	Galkayo
leader_title	Governor
leader_name	Abdirashid Hashi Artan and Xasan Maxamed Khaliif Abgaalow
area_total_km2	72,933
iso_code	SO-MU
population_total	864,700
population_as_of	2019
population_density_km2	auto
population_demonym	Mudugian
blank_name_sec2	HDI (2021)
blank_info_sec2	0.374
· 7th of 18
timezone	EAT
utc_offset	+3
::

| name = Mudug | native_name = | other_name = | settlement_type = Region | image_skyline = | imagesize = | image_caption = Galkayo | image_flag = | image_seal = | image_shield = | nickname = | motto = | image_map = Mudug in Somalia.svg | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location in Somalia | coordinates = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Somalia | subdivision_type1 = Regional State | subdivision_name1 = Puntland Galmudug | established_title = | established_date = | seat_type = Capital | seat = Galkayo | government_type = | leader_title = Governor | leader_name = Abdirashid Hashi Artan and Xasan Maxamed Khaliif Abgaalow | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 72,933 | elevation_m = | elevation_ft = | iso_code = SO-MU | population_total = 864,700 | population_as_of = 2019 | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = Mudugian | population_note = | postal_code_type = | postal_code = | area_code = | blank_name_sec2 = HDI (2021) | blank_info_sec2 = 0.374 · 7th of 18 | website = | timezone = EAT | utc_offset = +3 | official_name = Mudug () is an administrative region (gobol) in north-central Somalia. Spread across an area of 72933 km2, the northern section of Mudug is part of Puntland whilst the majority of Mudug is part of Galmudug State, both of which are autonomous states within the Federal Republic of Somalia. 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

Mudug is an administrative region (gobol) in north-central Somalia. Spread across an area of 72933 km2, 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. Physiographically, it is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, by the Somali regions of Nugal and Galguduud to the north and south respectively, and the Indian Ocean on the east. The provincial capital is Galkayo. Constisting of five districts—Galdogob, Galkayo and Jariban in Puntland, and the Harardhere and Hobyo districts in Galmudug—the region has been characterised by political polarisation. The districts are further subdivided into villages such as Dajimale, Galbarwaaqo, Halabokhad, Roox, Dalsan-Mudug, and War Galoh.

Demographics and economy

As of 2019, Mudug had a population of 864,700 inhabitants. The economy is predominantly pastoral and agro-pastoral including livestock. 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.

Notes

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