Islands in Somalia map & data
There are 56 islands mapped in Somalia, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Lower Juba (34), Lower Shebelle (11) and Awdal (9) - Lower Juba alone holds 61% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Xariim Xumaas Bar, Miyaandi and Gulf of Aden خليج عدن.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Juba | 34 | 61% |
| Lower Shebelle | 11 | 20% |
| Awdal | 9 | 16% |
| Sanaag | 1 | 1.8% |
| Bay | 1 | 1.8% |
Notable islands in Somalia
- Xariim Xumaas BarLower Shebelle
- MiyaandiLower Juba
- Gulf of Aden خليج عدنAwdal
- Xiis IslandSanaag
- Xariim Xumaas GalLower Shebelle
- AmbuuLower Juba
- AddiloLower Shebelle
- BengadiineLower Juba
- BantaabsiLower Shebelle
- BishikaaniLower Juba
- Bolo-BoloLower Shebelle
- FafaatuLower Juba
- JilaaniLower Shebelle
- Fanda DhondiLower Juba
- Mamba QasheeraLower Shebelle
- FurroLower Juba
- NaraanLower Shebelle
- FuyuumaLower Juba
- Raas Aw MakiLower Shebelle
- GumaaniLower Juba
- ShiidumeLower Shebelle
- GuummeLower Juba
- TooreLower Shebelle
- GuuwaLower Juba
- IlisiLower Juba
- Jimoono GoostoLower Juba
- Kiiwa KasabuuliLower Juba
- KiwaasaLower Juba
- KiyaamwaLower Juba
- Kiyoojo KaajiLower Juba
- Kiyoojo LagooniLower Juba
- KoyaamaLower Juba
- KuwuubiLower Juba
- Matunga-iyo-BaabaLower Juba
- NgumiLower Juba
- SaklatiiniLower Juba
- Salooto FeerdeLower Juba
- SeerbeentiLower Juba
- SmiidLower Juba
- ToombaLower Juba
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Somalia?
This layer holds 56 islands in Somalia, the most of them in Lower Juba. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Somalia?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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