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Saakow | |
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Town | |
  Saakow Location in Somalia. | |
| Coordinates: 1°38′39″N42°27′4″E / 1.64417°N 42.45111°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Region |  Jubaland |
| District | Sakow |
| Government | |
| • Control |  Al-Shabaab |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | +252 |
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