Cities & Towns in Somalia map & data
There are 166 cities and towns mapped in Somalia, spread over 18 regions. The most are in Lower Shebelle (19), Gedo (18) and Hiiraan (13). 98% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Ceerigaabo عيرجابو, Muqdisho مقديشو and Hargeysa هرجيسا.
Cities & Towns by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Shebelle | 19 | 11% |
| Gedo | 18 | 11% |
| Hiiraan | 13 | 7.8% |
| Togdheer | 12 | 7.2% |
| Bakool | 11 | 6.6% |
| Galgaduud | 11 | 6.6% |
| Sanaag | 10 | 6.0% |
| Bay | 10 | 6.0% |
| Bari | 10 | 6.0% |
| Middle Shebelle | 9 | 5.4% |
| Mudug | 9 | 5.4% |
| Lower Juba | 9 | 5.4% |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 7 | 4.2% |
| Sool | 6 | 3.6% |
| Middle Juba | 4 | 2.4% |
| Awdal | 4 | 2.4% |
| Banadir | 2 | 1.2% |
| Nugaal | 2 | 1.2% |
Notable cities and towns in Somalia
- Ceerigaabo عيرجابوSanaag · pop. 190000 · 1788 m
- Muqdisho مقديشوBanadir · pop. 2610000 · 9 m
- Hargeysa هرجيساWoqooyi Galbeed · pop. 1960000
- Burco برعوTogdheer · pop. 425000
- Kismaayo كيسمايوLower Juba · pop. 166667
- Saylac زيلعAwdal · pop. 25000
- Caynabo عينبةSool · pop. 50000
- Xaafuun حافونBari · pop. 13200
- Doolow دولوGedo · pop. 26800
- Dhuusamareeb دوسمريبGalgaduud · pop. 10500
- HobyoMudug · pop. 11800
- Beledweyne بلد وينHiiraan
- Waajid وااجيدBakool
- Cadale عضلةMiddle Shebelle
- Garoowe غارويNugaal
- Bu'aale بوألMiddle Juba
- Badhan برنSanaag
- Berbera بربرةWoqooyi Galbeed · pop. 263000
- DabaqabadTogdheer · pop. 650
- Laascaanood لاس عانودSool
- Bargaal برغالBari · pop. 7000
- Baardheere بااردىرآGedo
- Dhabad ضابطGalgaduud · pop. 35000
- Gaalkacyo جالكعيوMudug
- Bulo Burto بولو بورتيHiiraan
- Xudur حودورBakool
- Jowhar جوهرMiddle Shebelle
- Ceel Afweyn عيل أفوينSanaag
- Agabar أغابارWoqooyi Galbeed
- Buuhoodle بووهودل ቦሆትለTogdheer
- Taleex تلأ حSool
- Garbahaarey جربهاريGedo
- Buqda بق اقبليHiiraan
- Warshiikh وأرشيخMiddle Shebelle
- Laasqoray لاسقرىSanaag
- Arabsiyo عربسيوWoqooyi Galbeed
- Sheikh شيخTogdheer
- Kalabeydh كلبيضWoqooyi Galbeed
- عودوين OodweyneTogdheer
- Wajaale وجالهWoqooyi Galbeed
What's in this layer
Every city or town in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Every city and town, with population where known.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cities and towns are there in Somalia?
This layer holds 166 cities and towns in Somalia, the most of them in Lower Shebelle. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each city or town?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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