Dusmareb (Somali: Dhuusamareeb, Arabic: دسمريب, Italian: Dusa Mareb) is the capital of Galmudug state in central Somalia.

The city also serves as the administrative capital of the Galguduud province.

Historically, the city was known as Daar Dheer or simply Dardher but later in time the city's name changed to Dusamareb also spelled Dhusamareb.

[1] As of 2016 the broader Dusmareb District had a population of 390,407 inhabitants.

[2] The city's population is from the Hiraab, Habar Gidir of Hawiye sub-clan.