Gawaan

Gawaan is a populated place in the north-central Mudug region of Somalia.

Overview

The town is built upon high ground. From this elevation, it is possible to see the city of Hobyo and the Somali Sea, which lies a further 30 km to the east.
Wisil is located to the west on the road to Galkacyo.

Demographics

Gawaan's population mostly belongs to the Somali ethnic group, with the Sacad sub-clan of the Habar Gidir Hawiye especially well represented.