Nugaal, Somalia · Africa
Eyl sits on the route: 2 hours from Garoowe.
Eyl is a town located in Nugaal, Somalia. With a population of 18,904, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Eyl 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 Eyl to your route.
Eyl is an ancient port town in the northeastern Nugal region of Somalia in the autonomous Puntland region, also serving as the capital of the Eyl District. Eyl, also called Illig, was the capital of the Dervish from 1905 onwards, until superseded by Taleh, which became Dervish capital in 1909.
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Eyl is located in Nugaal, Somalia, Africa. The coordinates are 7.9803 latitude, 49.8164 longitude.
Eyl has a population of approximately 18,904 people, making it a town in Somalia.
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