Hobyo
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Hobyo Hobyo هبيا |
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 Hobyo
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| Coordinates: 5°21′05″N 48°31′32″E / 5.35139°N 48.52556°ECoordinates: 5°21′05″N 48°31′32″E / 5.35139°N 48.52556°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Mudug |
| District | Hobyo |
| Population | |
| • Total | 68,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Hobyo (Somali: Hobyo, Arabic: هبيا), also known as Obbia, is an ancient port city in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia also known as The Heart of Somalia. Hobyo serves as the main pain port of [Galmudug] State. From the 13th to 17th century Hobyo was ruled by the Ajuran Sultanate. However, in the late 17th century the Hiraab successfully revolted against the Ajuran Sultanate and established an independent Hiraab Imamate, which included Hobyo. According to Dr. Bernhard Helander of Uppsala University, "the Imam of Hiraab is a hereditary position that traditionally is held by a person of the first-born branch."Sultanate of Hobyo led by Yusuf Ali Kenadid used to rule Hobyo in 1870s.
Sultanate of Hobyo led by Yusuf Ali Kenadid used to rule Hobyo in 1870s.
Along with Mareeg, Hobyo developed as a coastal outpost of various Sultanates established by Somali pastoralists between the 15th and 19th centuries.
From the 13th to 17th century Hobyo was ruled by the Ajuran Sultanate. However, in the late 17th century the Hiraab successfully revolted against the Ajuran Sultanate and established an independent Hiraab Imamate, which included Hobyo. According to Dr. Bernhard Helander of Uppsala University, "the Imam of Hiraab is a hereditary position that traditionally is held by a person of the first-born branch."
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