Dalweyn

Town in Bari, Somalia * Puntland
Dalweyn
دلوين
Town
Dalweyn
Nickname: 
Dhulkii Nabbada
10°16′N 49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E / 10.267; 49.067
Country Somalia
  •  Puntland
RegionBari
Time zoneUTC+3 (East Africa Time)

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

Demographics

The town has a population of about 800 inhabitants.

References

  • Dalweyn - Somalia

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


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