Mubaarak (Somali: Mubarak, Arabic: مبارك, Romanized: Mubārak) is a town under the Governorate of Merca (Marka, Marca, Merka) City Mainland. The Shebelle River (Webi Shabeelie) flows through the east of Mubaarak. The Shabelle River originates from the Ethiopian Highlands and flows south.
Mubaarak
Mubarak مبارك | |
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  Mubaarak | |
| Coordinates: 1.9180035°N 44.7728712°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| State |  South West State of Somalia |
| Region | Lower Shabelle |
| District | Qoriyoley District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.611 km2) |
| • Land | 0.376 sq mi (0.6042 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.0064 km2) 1.07% |
| Elevation | 219.8 ft (67 m) |
| Time zone | +3 (EAT) |
Geography
editMubaarak is located in the Qoriyoley District, in the South West State of Somalia. It is 32 miles (51 kilometers) from the national capital of Somalia, Mogadishu. The nearest airport to Mubaarak is the K50 Airstrip, and the singular road that connects the two is named Marka-Afgooye Road. Mubaarak is situated 219 feet (67 meters) above sea level.
Etymology
editMubarak (Mubaarak) is an Islam name meaning "Blessed". It comes from the Latinate name "Benidictus", or literally "Well Spoken".
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