Dhamasa Explained

Official Name:Dhamasa
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Somalia
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Gedo
Unit Pref:Metric
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3

Dhamasa is a small town in the southwestern Gedo region of Somalia.

Overview

The settlement was founded in the early 1950s by Somali nomads from the larger region. Dhamasa is bordered by Beledhawo, Baardheere and Ceelwaaq.

The town has an estimated population of around 27,000 residents. Its municipal government is led by Mayor Hussein Barre Farah, with Muse Dhaqane serving as Deputy Mayor.

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