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Garoowe
City in Nugal, Somalia
Overview
Garoowe, the busy administrative capital of Puntland in the Nugal region, is a lively economic and political hub. Despite rapid development, it maintains a distinctly local character with friendly residents and busy streets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Somalia
Region
Nugal
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Mogadishu
Coordinates
8.40°, 48.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
28
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
38
Monthly Cost
$710
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$120
Cashless
15
English
32
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
23.9°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
10.3°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
132 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
GGR
Distance
11 km
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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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 42/100.
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