Castles & Forts in Somalia map & data
There are 9 castles and forts mapped in Somalia, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Woqooyi Galbeed (3), Sool (3) and Togdheer (1) - Woqooyi Galbeed alone holds 33% of them. 89% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Ruines de château ottoman أطلال القلعة العثمانية, Horsed Ceelgele and Dahabshil Luxury House.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 3 | 33% |
| Sool | 3 | 33% |
| Togdheer | 1 | 11% |
| Middle Shebelle | 1 | 11% |
| Nugaal | 1 | 11% |
Notable castles and forts in Somalia
- Ruines de château ottoman أطلال القلعة العثمانيةTogdheer · castle
- Horsed CeelgeleMiddle Shebelle · castle
- Dahabshil Luxury HouseWoqooyi Galbeed · castle
- Dar IlaloSool · castle
- Fort Dhowre Ali SheneelehNugaal · castle
- Shukri'sWoqooyi Galbeed · castle
- FalatSool · castle
- SilsilatSool · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Somalia?
This layer holds 9 castles and forts in Somalia, the most of them in Woqooyi Galbeed. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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