Dinsoor


Dinsoor is a town in the southwestern Bay region of Somalia. It is the center of the Dinsoor District.

Overview

The settlement was founded in 1805, when a group of nomads constructed a water well near a mountain area called Bug. It is the fourth largest city in the Bay province.
Founder of Diinsoor is Dhuroow Roobow
Dinsoor has one local airport, Diinsoor Airport. The town also serves as a regional center for business and trade. It is the only district in Bay that shares borders with all of the other districts in the region.

Demographics

Dinsoor has a population of around 89,600 inhabitants. The broader Dinsoor District has a total population of 490,769 residents. mainly from the Rahanweyn Clans. The Language spoken in the town and surrounding areas is Af Maay Language.

Notable residents