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Gaalkacyo
City in Mudug, Somalia
Overview
Gaalkacyo, situated in central Somalia, bridges Puntland and Galmudug regions, making it a hub for trade and local culture. While not a mainstream tourist destination, it offers a glimpse into Somali urban life with its busy markets and community vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Somalia
Region
Mudug
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Mogadishu
Coordinates
6.77°, 47.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
18
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$355
Local Cost
$194
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
25.9°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
13.4°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
256 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
107 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GLK
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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