Mudug


Mudug is an administrative region in north-central Somalia. The population of Mudug is 131,455 as of 2005.

Overview

Mudug is bordered by the Ogaden, the Somali regions of Nugal and Galguduud and the Somali Sea. The provincial capital is Galkayo.
The southern half of Mudug and the region of Galgaduud have formed the Galmudug State, which considers itself an autonomous state within the larger Federal Republic of Somalia, as defined by the provisional constitution of Somalia.

Districts

The Mudug region consists of five districts: