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Hobyow

City

Somali coastal town, seat of the Sultanate of Hobyo.

View on map 5.35° N, 48.53° E Wikipedia

Held by

1878 – December 26, 1925 Sultanate of Hobyo de facto
1927 – May 31, 1936 Italy de facto
June 1, 1936 – November 27, 1941 Italian East Africa de facto
February 25, 1941 – March 31, 1950 United Kingdom de facto Mandate or administration
since July 1, 1960 Somalia de facto

Capital of

1878 – December 26, 1925 Sultanate of Hobyo

Events here 1

October 1925 – January 1, 1927 Campaign of the Sultanates