Dalweyn

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Dalweyn
دلوين
Town
Dalweyn
Nickname: 
Dhulkii Nabbada
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Dalweyn
Location in Somalia
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Dalweyn
Location in the Horn of Africa
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Dalweyn
Location in Africa
Coordinates: 10°16′N49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E / 10.267; 49.067
CountryFlag of Somalia.svg Somalia
Region Bari
Time zone UTC+3 (East Africa Time)

Dalweyn is a town in the Bari province of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.

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History

The town was first established by Bile Nuur(allehaw naxariisto) , a well-known leader hailing from the Reer Zakariye sub-clan of the Dashiishe Darod.

Geography

Dalweyn is situated about 140 kilometres south of Bosaso, near the district of Waiye. It is strategically located and is rich in natural resources.

Demographics

The town has a population of about 800 inhabitants.

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10°16′N49°04′E / 10.267°N 49.067°E / 10.267; 49.067