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Dalweyn

Coordinates: 10°16′N 49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E / 10.267; 49.067
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Dalweyn
دلوين
Town
Dalweyn
Nickname: 
Dhulkii Nabbada
Dalweyn is located in Somalia
Dalweyn
Dalweyn
Location in Somalia
Dalweyn is located in Horn of Africa
Dalweyn
Dalweyn
Location in the Horn of Africa
Dalweyn is located in Africa
Dalweyn
Dalweyn
Location in Africa
Coordinates: 10°16′N 49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E / 10.267; 49.067
Country Somalia
RegionBari
Time zoneUTC+3 (East Africa Time)

Dalweyn is a town in the Bari province of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.

History

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The town was first established by Bile Nuur(allehaw naxariisto) , a well-known leader hailing from the Reer Zakariye sub-clan of the Dashiishe Darod.

Geography

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Dalweyn is situated about 140 kilometres south of Bosaso, near the district of Waiye. It is strategically located and is rich in natural resources.

Demographics

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The town has a population of about 800 inhabitants.

References

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10°16′N 49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E / 10.267; 49.067