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Gaalkacyo, Somalia
Mudug · Somalia
Gaalkacyo is a mid-size city in Mudug, Somalia with a population of 61,200. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Gaalkacyo
Galkayo (Somali: Gaalkacyo, Arabic: جالكعيو, Italian: is the third-largest city in Somalia and serves as the capital of the north-central Mudug region.
People
Climate
| Population | 61,200 |
| Population Density | 194 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.7697°, 47.4308° |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Country | 🇸🇴 Somalia |
| State / Province | Mudug |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gaalkacyo
Gaalkacyo is a mid-size city in Somalia (Mudug) with a population of 61,200. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.
Climate in Gaalkacyo
Gaalkacyo has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 409 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above Somalia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 316.3 sq mi (819.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7697°N, 47.4308°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Gaalkacyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Gaalkacyo
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Samatar Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Red see university administrator | — | — | — | — |
| yamays international school | — | — | — | — |
| yamays international school | — | — | — | — |
| Professor Adow Vocational Training Center | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Gaalkacyo
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gaalkacyo
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gaalkacyo
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gaalkacyo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gaalkacyo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Galcaio Airport | GLK | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gaalkacyo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nasru diin |
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What is the population of Gaalkacyo?
Gaalkacyo has a population of 61,200 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 316.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gaalkacyo?
Gaalkacyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.