Jariban | |
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| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Mudug |
| Capital | Jariban |
| Regional State |  Puntland Jariban |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Jariban District (Somali : District Jariiban) is a district in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia. Its capital is Jariban. The port city of Garacad is also located in this district.
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