Oodweyne
| Oodweyne | |
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| Town | |
 Oodweyne
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| Coordinates: 9°24′N 45°4′E / 9.400°N 45.067°ECoordinates: 9°24′N 45°4′E / 9.400°N 45.067°E | |
| Country |
 Somalia
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| Region | Togdheer |
| District | Odweyne |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,700 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Oodweyne (Somali: Oodweyne) is a town in the northwestern Togdheer province of Somalia, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia.
Oodweyne is the capital of the Oodweyne District and is located in a pastoral area between Burco and Hargeisa in the western part of Togdheer province. The location of the town made it a strategic site during the Somali Revolution (1986-1992), and it was a major base for Somali National Army (SNA) troops. In 1989, the town was the scene of heavy fighting between government troops and Somali National Movement (SNM) militiamen. Some landmines held over from this conflict made transportation difficult during the 1990s.
Oodweyne has a population of around 6,700 inhabitants. The broader Oodweyne District has a total population of 42,031 residents.
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