[2][3] Galdogob is located in the western part of the Mudug region bordering Ethiopia's portion of the Somali-majority Dollo Zone, and is a popular rest stop for Somali travelers heading to and from Dire Dawa, Jijiga, Gode, Werder and Geladi.

[5] Galdogob is a rapidly growing town and is mainly populated by the Muse Cali (Leelkase Tanade) belonging to the Darod tribe.

Education plays a vital role in the lives of the people, and private schools teach computer skills, English, mathematics, science, and Islamic studies.

Galdogob also has a thriving livestock industry: hundreds of thousands of camels, sheep, goats and cattle are purchased here and shipped through the busy port of Bosaso every year.

[9] In 2016 Tawakal Money Express finished building a large multi purpose structure in Galdogob market area.

The airport was inaugurated by Fardowsa Osman Egal, the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Somalia with the event attended by several officers from Puntland.