Oodweyne
Togdheer, Somalia
Why visit Oodweyne?
Oodweyne ("Big bush") is the seat of Oodweyne District in the northwestern Togdheer region of Somaliland, situated between Burao and Hargeisa. The town has a population of around 5,500 and serves as an administrative and trade center for the surrounding rural and pastoralist communities; its economy rests on livestock and agriculture, and it hosts an annual camel market that is among the largest in the Togdheer region.
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By Car / Road
Oodweyne is connected to Burao by unpaved road. Four-wheel-drive is recommended.
The town is walkable.
What are the things to do?
- Oodweyne camel market — one of the largest camel markets in the Togdheer region
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Simple Somali meals are available.
Where to drink?
Tea and water are available.
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Basic provisions are available.
Where to go next?
- Burao — the regional capital
- Buuhoodle — a town in eastern Togdheer
Nearby in Togdheer
More places to explore around Oodweyne.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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