Gaalkacyo
Gaalkacyo is a sizeable Somali town that functions as the administrative centre of the Mudug region and sits on the internal boundary dividing the Puntland and Galmudug administrations — giving it an unusual dual-governance character rare among regional towns. It has grown into a commercial hub linking northern and southern Somalia, with four main districts and proximity to water within the town itself.
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- Population61,200
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 49 km31 mi
Nearest airports
Gaalkacyo: quick answers
Where is Gaalkacyo?
Gaalkacyo is in Somalia.
How do you get to Gaalkacyo?
The nearest airport is Galcaio (GLK), about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gaalkacyo?
The warmest month is June, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 26°C78°F. The wettest month is October, with about 52 mm2.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gaalkacyo?
OpenStreetMap lists 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.