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Dinsoor

Dinsor · Dinsoor

A town in southwestern Bay, about 110 km southwest of Baidoa, at the centre of a district of sorghum farms and livestock herds.

AdministrationSouth West State
RegionBay
Population180,681Estimate: 2026 humanitarian planning figure for Diinsoor District (OCHA/UNFPA). Not a census count., 2026
Location2.411°, 42.977°

Overview

Dinsoor (Diinsoor) is the centre of Diinsoor District in southwestern Bay, about 110 km southwest of Baidoa as the crow flies. It lies within Bay's farming belt, known for sorghum and livestock.

What makes it unique

  • 01In Bay's sorghum belt
  • 02About 110 km southwest of Baidoa
  • 03Centre of Diinsoor District

History

Dinsoor is a district centre and market for the farmers and herders of southwestern Bay.

Culture

Maay is widely spoken, and life follows the rhythm of the rains and the planting seasons.

Economy

Rain-fed sorghum farming and livestock are the backbone of the economy.

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