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Gawaan (Somali: Gawaan Dheere) is a populated place in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia.
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Map of Gawaan, Somalia
Overview
The town is built upon high ground. From this elevation, it is possible to see the city of Hobyo and the Indian Ocean, which lies a further 30 km to the east.
Demographics
Gawaan's population mostly belongs to the Somali ethnic group, with the Sacad sub-clan of the Habar Gidir Hawiye especially well represented.
References
Gawaan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA