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

Overview

Physiographically, Mudug is bordered to the west by Ethiopia, to the north and south by the Somali regions of Nugal and Galguduud respectively, and to the east by the Indian Ocean. 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

Mudug Region consists of five districts: Note:

Villages