Dolow (Somali: Dooloow; Italian: Dolo), also spelled Doolow, is a town in the southern Gedo region of Somalia.
Dolow
Doolow Dolo | |
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City | |
  Dolow Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 4°9′0″N 42°5′0″E / 4.15000°N 42.08333°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| State |  Jubaland |
| Region | Gedo |
| District | Dolow District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mohamed Lafey |
| Area | |
• Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
The city sits on the Jubba River near the Somali Region in Ethiopia, just 50 km (31 mi) north of Luuq.
Buulo xaawo District lies west of Dolow near the North Eastern Province.
District
editDolow town is the seat of one of the Gedo region's seven districts, Doolow District.
Dolow is located on the border with Ethiopia alongside the Dawa River where it meets the Juba River. It was recognised as District in mid 19th century
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