Mudug
Mudug | |
|---|---|
Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 6°08′N 48°00′E / 6.133°N 48.000°E | |
| Country | Somalia |
| Regional State | Puntland Galmudug |
| Capital | Galkayo |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Abdirashid Hashi Artan and Xasan Maxamed Khaliif Abgaalow |
| Area | |
• Total | 72,933 km2 (28,160 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 864,700 |
| • Density | 11.86/km2 (30.71/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Mudugian |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| ISO 3166 code | SO-MU |
| HDI (2021) | 0.374 low · 7th of 18 |
Mudug (Somali: Mudug) is an administrative region (gobol) in north-central Somalia. Spread across an area of 72,933 km2 (28,160 sq mi), the northern section of Mudug is part of Puntland whilst the majority of Mudug is part of Galmudug State, both of which are autonomous states within the Federal Republic of Somalia. It features a rural economy based largely on pastoralist livelihoods and limited agriculture. The security environment is volatile due to inter-clan feuds and conflicting jurisdiction, which has resulted in humanitarian and governance challenges.