Dusmareb

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| subdivision_name2 = Galguduud

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| leader_name = Abdirahman Ali Mohamed (Geeda qorow)

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Dusmareb ({{langx|so|Dhuusamareeb}}, {{langx|ar|دسمريب}}, {{langx|it|Dusa Mareb}}) is the capital of Galmudug state in central Somalia. The city also serves as the administrative capital of the Galguduud province.

Historically, the city was known as Daar Dheer or simply Dardher but later in time the city's name changed to Dusamareb also spelled Dhusamareb.{{cite journal |last1=Svolacchia |first1=Marco |date=January 2009 |title=Insights into Somali place names |pages=13 }}

Demographics

As of 2016 the broader Dusmareb District had a population of 390,407 inhabitants.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fsnau.org/ipc/population-table|title = Population Table | FSNAU}} The city's population is from the Hiraab, Habar Gidir of Hawiye sub-clan.

Education

There are many universities located across the city, the most prominent one being Dusmareb University which provides undergraduate degrees.{{cite web|title=Wax ka baro magacyada iyo tirada jaamacadaha ku yaala gobolada dalka Soomaaliya|url=http://www.radioiftin.com/kororso-aqoontaada/wax-ka-baro-magacyada-iyo-tirada-jaamacadaha-ku-yaala-gobolada-dalka-soomaaliya/|publisher=Radio Iftin|access-date=20 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421064053/http://www.radioiftin.com/kororso-aqoontaada/wax-ka-baro-magacyada-iyo-tirada-jaamacadaha-ku-yaala-gobolada-dalka-soomaaliya/|archive-date=21 April 2014|url-status=dead}}

Notable residents

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