Gudmo Biyo Cas
Gudmo Biyo Cas | |
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Town | |
  Gudmo Biyo Cas Location within Sanaag .svg.png) Gudmo Biyo Cas Location within Somaliland | |
| Coordinates: 10°35′32″N 46°57′25″E / 10.59222°N 46.95694°E | |
| Country | Somaliland |
| Region | Sanaag |
| District | Erigavo District |
| Population (2002)[1] | |
• Total | 2,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Gudmo Biyo Cas is a district located in the Sanaag region of Somaliland. It is the site of numerous archaeological structures, various tourist places and rock art.[2][3][4] Gudmo Biyo Cas is relatively peaceful from the surrounding area.[5]
In March 2026, the Somaliland Ministry of Energy and Minerals conducted an inspection and mineral exploration in Gudmo Biyo Cas.[6]
Industry
Gudmo Biyo Cas is home to wild-growing frankincense, Boswellia sacra, and myrrh, which serve as important sources of income for local residents. However, since high-quality sales networks have been lost, the share taken by middlemen has increased, leading to a drastic reduction in local income.[5]
The nearest central city to Gudmo Biyo Cas is Erigavo, connected by a 90-kilometer road. However, the journey is arduous, and Gudmo Biyo Cas remains relatively isolated.[5]
Natural environment
The endangered Livistona carinensis grows wild in the area, where it is utilized by local residents for construction, roofing, basketry, and the production of mats. To address this, an NGO has undertaken conservation efforts, such as reforestation.[7]
References
- ↑ Sanaag Region Nutrition Survey Report (PDF) (Report). Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU). May 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-07-11.
- ↑ "Gudmo Biyo Cas, Somalia - Geographical Names, map, geographic coordinates".
- ↑ "MICHELIN Gudmo Biyo Cas map - ViaMichelin". www.viamichelin.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ↑ Mire, Sada (2015-04-14). "Mapping the Archaeology of Somalia: Religion, Art, Script, Time, Urbanism, Trade and Empire". African Archaeological Review. 32 (1): 111–136. doi:10.1007/s10437-015-9184-9. hdl:1887/3198283. ISSN 0263-0338.
- 1 2 3 Salah, Naima (21 December 2025). "Somalia's Gudmo-Biyo-Cas Forest Wealth: What You Need to Know". Radio Dalsan. Bilan Media. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Injineerro ka tirsan wasaaradda tamarta iyo macdanta gobolka Sanaag oo booqday" [Engineers from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals of Sanaag region visited]. Qaran News. 17 March 2026. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Livistona Carinensis Conservation". Candlelight for Environment, Education & Health. Retrieved 4 April 2026.