Adado District (Somali: Degmada Cadaado) is a district in the central Galguduud region of Somalia and forms part of the Galmudug State. Its administrative capital is Adado.
Administration The district is administered by the Adado District Administration under the Galmudug State Government.
District Commissioner: Farah Dirie Ahmed Deputy District Commissioner: Shilin Maxamed Cali
Population According to local estimates, Adado District had a population of approximately 129000 residents in 2026. The district includes the town of Adado and surrounding villages, settlements, and pastoral communities.
Economy Adado is one of the main commercial centers in central Somalia. The district's economy is primarily driven by:
Livestock trade Retail and wholesale commerce Transportation services Telecommunications Money transfer companies Real estate development Small and medium-sized businesses Remittances from the Somali diaspora
The city serves as a regional market hub linking communities across Galguduud and Mudug regions, with trade and entrepreneurship forming the backbone of the local economy.
Education Adado hosts a number of primary and secondary schools, vocational training centers, and higher education institutions that serve students from across central Somalia.
Healthcare Healthcare services are provided through public and private hospitals, maternal and child health centers, pharmacies, and community health facilities.
Infrastructure Adado is connected to neighboring districts through road networks and serves as an important transportation and commercial hub in central Somalia.
References
External links Districts of Somalia Administrative map of Adado District