Dalweyn
| Dalweyn | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Dalweyn Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 10°16′N 49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Bari |
| Time zone | East Africa Time (UTC+3) |
Dalweyn is a town in the Bari province of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.
History
The town was first established by Bile Nuur, a well-known leader hailing from the Reer Zakariye sub-clan of the Dashiishe Darod.
Geography
Dalweyn is situated about 111 kilometres south of Bosaso, near the town of Qardho. It is strategically located and is rich in natural resources.
Demographics
The town has a population of about 2000 inhabitants.
References
Coordinates: 10°16′N 49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E
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