Lower Shabeelle, Somalia · Africa
Afgooye sits on the route: 30 minutes from Mogadishu.
Afgooye is a town located in Lower Shabeelle, Somalia. With a population of 65,461, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Afgooye sits in Somalia. It's in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Afgooye to your route.
Afgooye (Somali: Afgooye, Arabic: أفجويى, Italian: Afgoi) is a town in the southeastern Somalia Lower Shebelle (Shabellaha Hoose) region of Somalia. It is the center of the Afgooye District. Afgooye is the third largest city of Southwest State. Afgooye is one of the oldest towns on the lower Shebelle valley, 30Read more
kilometers north of Mogadishu. Afgooye is the site of Lafoole college, the first college of education in Somalia, built on the site of the battle of Lafoole of 1896. Afgooye is also known for the Istunka, the annual "stick fight" carnival commemorating the New Year in the riverine region. It was a trade center for the Silcis Dynasty in the medieval period then fell under Ajuran rule. Around the late 17th century, Afgooye became the capital of Geledi Sultanate.
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Afgooye is located in Lower Shabeelle, Somalia, Africa. The coordinates are 2.1381 latitude, 45.1212 longitude.
Afgooye has a population of approximately 65,461 people, making it a town in Somalia.
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