Balcad
Shabeellaha Dhexe, Somalia
About Balcad
Balcad is a town in the Shabeellaha Dhexe region of Somalia, situated in the Shabelle River valley. The town is surrounded by farmlands that benefit from the river's irrigation waters. It is located between Jowhar and the coast.
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Balcad is accessible from Jowhar and Mogadishu by unpaved road. Four-wheel-drive is recommended.
The town is walkable.
Things to do
- Shabelle River — the lifeblood of the region
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Simple Somali meals are available.
Cafes & Nightlife
Tea and water are available.
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Local produce is available.
Go next
- Jowhar — the regional capital
- Cadale — a coastal settlement
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