Dolow

Dolow (Somali: Dooloow; Italian: Dolo), also spelled Doolow, is a town in the southern Gedo region of Somalia.

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City
Dolow Location in Somalia
Coordinates: 4°9′0″N 42°5′0″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 Ganana 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

Dolow 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 Ganana River. It was recognised as District in mid 19th century

See also

• Dolo, Ethiopia