Qoriyoley District

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Qoriyoley
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CountryFlag of Somalia.svg Somalia
Region Lower Shabelle
Capital Qoryoley
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)
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Farm in Qoriyoley District

Qoriyoley District (Somali : Degmada Qoriyoley) is a district in the southeastern Lower Shabelle (Shabeellaha Hoose) region of Somalia. Its capital is Qoryoley. In 2005, it had a population of 134,205. [1] The name "Qoriyoley" literally translates to 'gunsmith'.

References

  1. "Regions, districts, and their populations: Somalia 2005 (draft)" (PDF). UNDP. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 25, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2024.