Dhusamareb
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| Dhusamareb Dhuusamareeb دوسمريب |
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 Dhusamareb
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| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Galguduud |
| District | Dhusamareb |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,500 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Dhusamareb (Somali: Dhuusamareeb), (Arabic: دوسمريب) also spelled Dhusa Mareb, is the capital of the Central Regions State. It serves as the center of the Dhusamareb District.
Demographics
As of 2000, Dhusamareb had a population of around 60,000 inhabitants.[1] The broader Dhusamareb District has a total population of 91,260 residents.[2] The town is largely inhabited by the Ayr sub-clan of the Habar Gidir.
Education
The Dhusamareb University provides undergraduate degrees.[3]
Notable residents
- Abdi Farah Shirdon – former Prime Minister of Somalia
- Magool - famous Somali singer
- Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas - President of Puntland and former Prime Minister of Somalia
