Galinsoor

Galinsoor
Town
Galinsoor

Location in Somalia.

Coordinates: 6°25′47″N 46°42′36″E / 6.42972°N 46.71000°E / 6.42972; 46.71000Coordinates: 6°25′47″N 46°42′36″E / 6.42972°N 46.71000°E / 6.42972; 46.71000
Country  Somalia
Region Mudug
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Galinsoor, also spelled Gelinsoor, is a town in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia.

Etymology

Galinsoor is one of the last named Districts of Galgaduud region of Somalia. It lies border between Mudug and Galgaduud regions and has the main road that connects most of the regions of Somalia.The town's name is derived from two Somali words: Gelin and Soor. Gelin means either "half of the day", "afternoon" or "before noon"; Soor means "hosting guests". Thus, Galinsoor refers to a place where guests were hosted.

Location

Galinsoor is located near the border with the central Galgaduud region. It lies between Galkayo, the capital of the Mudug region, and Galgaduud's Cadaado District also Galinsoor is the Capital of Kumiye Region in Galmudug State of Somalia,Galinsoor is very important strategic Town as Geographic System in Somalia.

alinsoor is served by a police station. It also has two hospitals.

The town has a Community Center. Additionally, it has two boreholes.

Education

Secondary and primary schools in the town include General Aided Primary and Secondary.

Commerce

Galinsoor is served by several telecommunication companies. Among these are Hormuud Telecom, NationLink and Telesom.

There is also a community market and various small businesses.

Services

Galinsoor is served by a police station. It also has two hospitals.

The town has a Community Center. Additionally, it has two boreholes.

Education

Secondary and primary schools in the town include General Aided Primary and Secondary.

Commerce

Galinsoor is served by several telecommunication companies. Among these are Hormuud Telecom, NationLink Telecom and Telecom.

There is also a community market and various small businesses.

References

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