
Find cities, states and countries closest to Cabudwaaq in Galguduud, Somalia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Cabudwaaq.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Cabudwaaq from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Adado | 29 | 46 | 25 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Balanbale | 46 | 74 | 40 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Beledweyne | 126 | 202 | 109 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ceelbuur | 111 | 179 | 97 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Dhabad | 21 | 33 | 18 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dhuusamarreeb | 50 | 81 | 44 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Digih Habar Es | 21 | 34 | 19 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Duuban | 32 | 51 | 28 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| El Bahay | 52 | 83 | 45 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Fadhigaradle | 64 | 103 | 55 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Gaalkacyo | 90 | 145 | 78 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Golwayn | 32 | 52 | 28 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kahandhale | 52 | 84 | 45 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Lasoano | 58 | 93 | 50 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Neefkuceliye | 61 | 98 | 53 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Galguduud (home state of Cabudwaaq), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Ali Sabieh | 475 | 764 | 412 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Awdal | 422 | 678 | 366 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bakool | 182 | 292 | 158 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Banaadir | 241 | 388 | 209 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bari | 423 | 681 | 367 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bay | 291 | 468 | 253 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Dikhil | 485 | 780 | 421 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Dire Dawa | 431 | 693 | 374 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Gedo | 392 | 631 | 340 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Harari | 400 | 644 | 348 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Somalia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Cabudwaaq's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Burundi | 1,269 | 2,042 | 1,102 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Comoros | 1,177 | 1,894 | 1,022 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Djibouti | 523 | 841 | 454 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Eritrea | 818 | 1,317 | 711 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ethiopia | 479 | 771 | 416 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kenya | 675 | 1,086 | 586 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Malawi | 1,511 | 2,432 | 1,312 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Mayotte | 1,244 | 2,002 | 1,080 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Oman | 1,304 | 2,099 | 1,133 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Qatar | 1,434 | 2,308 | 1,246 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Cabudwaaq. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Galguduud, Somalia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Cabudwaaq (You) | Galguduud | 120,000 | — | — |
| Dhabad | Galguduud | 36,000 | 33.4 | NE |
| Digih Habar Es | Somali | 22,000 | 34.5 | NW |
| Qorof | Somali | 37,080 | 43.9 | NNE |
| Raqo | Somali | 25,090 | 45.4 | WNW |
| Adado | Galguduud | — | 46.2 | ESE |
| Duuban | Somali | 15,000 | 51.3 | NNW |
| Golwayn | Somali | 20,000 | 52.0 | NW |
| Yamarugley | Somali | 36,000 | 64.4 | NNW |
| Waal | Somali | 24,000 | 71.3 | N |
| Balanbale | Galguduud | 68,000 | 73.6 | SW |
How does Cabudwaaq rank within Galguduud? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Cabudwaaq appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Cabudwaaq ⭐ | 120,000 |
| Balanbale | 68,000 |
| Dhabad | 36,000 |
| Ceeldheer | 26,562 |
| Ceelbuur | 9,031 |
| Dhuusamarreeb | 9,000 |
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Kebri Dahar Airport IATA: ABK 226 km (140 mi) from Cabudwaaq |
Cabudwaaq sits inside Galguduud, Somalia and ranks #1 of 6 cities in Galguduud by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Cabudwaaq and the countries closest to Cabudwaaq by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Somalia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Cabudwaaq, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Cabudwaaq at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Galguduud, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Cabudwaaq — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Cabudwaaq table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Galguduud by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Cabudwaaq and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Cabudwaaq map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Cabudwaaq will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Cabudwaaq. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Galguduud city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Cabudwaaq ranks #1 of 6 cities in Galguduud by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Cabudwaaq is Kebri Dahar Airport (ABK), about 226 km (140 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.