Country Somalia Somalia Time zone EAT (UTC+3) | Region Galguduud Local time Wednesday 12:01 AM | |
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Abudwak (Somali: Caabudwaaq) is a town in [Somalia] Region State of Galgadud it is the hub of abudwak district abudwak is largely inhabited by members of marehan sade
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Map of Abud Wak, Somalia
Location
It is the capital of the Abudwak District. The city is situated about 20 km west of the main highway that connects the country's southern and northern regions.
Demographics
The broader Abudwak District has a total population of 51,067 residents, it is populated by the Marehan subclan of Darod.
Transportation
Air transportation in Abudwak is served by the Cabudwaak Airport. A major renovation of the facility was launched in 2011, funded by Somali expatriates from the province. The new airport's first scheduled flight departed on 11 October 2012.
Services
Several health centers exist in the town. Among these is the Abudwak Maternity and Children's Hospital (AMCH), which was equipped and staffed by the Somali Care Organization in conjunction with the Somali Education and Health Organization (SEHO).