Beletweyne District | |
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| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Hiiraan |
| Capital | Moqokori |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Moqokor District is a district of Hiiraan, Somalia. Its capital lies at Moqokori. [1]
Beletweyne District | |
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| Country | Somalia |
| Region | Hiiraan |
| Capital | Moqokori |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Moqokor District is a district of Hiiraan, Somalia. Its capital lies at Moqokori. [1]
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