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.

• Population61,200
• Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 49 km31 mi