Cabdullekudaad

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Cabdulle Kudaad
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Cabdulle Kudaad
Location in Somalia.
Coordinates: 2°57′N45°43′E / 2.950°N 45.717°E / 2.950; 45.717
CountryFlag of Somalia.svg  Somalia
Region Hiran
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)

Cabdulle Kudaad is a town located in the central Hiran region of Somalia. [1]

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