Gaalkacyo

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Gaalkacyo (also Galcaio) is the capital of the Mudug region of Somalia, and is divided into two zones. The southern portion forms the administrative seat of Mudug, while the northern portion is part of the self-proclaimed Puntland state. The city has an estimated population of 190,000. Gaalkacyo is located in central Somalia, and remains one of the most developed cities in the region. The city has built schools, and a major airport is in the developmental stage. The Majority of prominent clans in Gaalkacyo are Leelkase, Majeerteen and Sacad Habar Gedir. Gaalkacyo is home to Abdullahi Yusuf, former president of Puntland and, as of 2005, current president of Somalia.

The city's former name in the Italian language is Rocco Littorio.

Gaalkacyo consists of 6 Districts:

Garsoor
Horumar
Baraxleey
Wadajir
Israac
New Garsoor

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