Garacad

Garacad is a historic coastal town located in the region of , in northeastern . The town has significant historical, cultural, and economic importance due to its coastal location, the construction of the Garacad Port, and its potential to become a major economic hub in the region.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: village in Mudug region, Somalia
  • Also known as: Gara‘ád”, “Garad”, and “Garda

Garacad

Latitude
6.9429° or 6° 56′ 34″ north
Longitude
49.32608° or 49° 19′ 34″ east
Elevation
3 metres (10 feet)
Open location code
6HRFW8VG+5C
Geo­Names ID
59142
Wiki­data ID
Q3758164
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Somali—“Garacad” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: جرعد
  • Chinese: 加拉阿德
  • Dutch: Garacad
  • French: Garacad
  • Irish: Garacad
  • Italian: Garacad
  • Japanese: ガラカド
  • Russian: Гараад
  • Somali: Garacad

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