Demographics and Religion
As of 2006, the population of Puntland is estimated at 3.9 million inhabitants, 52% of whom are nomads.
The region's population growth rate is quite high due in part to an influx of people from southern Somalia and from neighboring countries. Currently, 30% of Puntland's residents live in the fast growing towns of Bosaso, Gardo, Garowe and Galkayo. Approximately 70% of the population is also below the age of 30.
The population density in Puntland is estimated at about 18 persons per km2.
As with the rest of Somalia, Islam is the main religion of the Puntland region. With few exceptions, all residents of Puntland are Muslims.
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