Major Cities in Somalia map & data
There are 17 major cities mapped in Somalia, spread over 17 regions. The most are in Hiiraan (1), Sanaag (1) and Banadir (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Mogadishu, Beledweyne and Ceerigaabo.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hiiraan | 1 | 5.9% |
| Sanaag | 1 | 5.9% |
| Banadir | 1 | 5.9% |
| Togdheer | 1 | 5.9% |
| Bakool | 1 | 5.9% |
| Gedo | 1 | 5.9% |
| Middle Shebelle | 1 | 5.9% |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 1 | 5.9% |
| Sool | 1 | 5.9% |
| Nugaal | 1 | 5.9% |
| Mudug | 1 | 5.9% |
| Middle Juba | 1 | 5.9% |
| Lower Shebelle | 1 | 5.9% |
| Lower Juba | 1 | 5.9% |
| Galgaduud | 1 | 5.9% |
| Bay | 1 | 5.9% |
| Bari | 1 | 5.9% |
Notable major cities in Somalia
- MogadishuBanadir · pop. 2693000
- BeledweyneHiiraan
- CeerigaaboSanaag
- BuraoTogdheer
- XuddurBakool
- GarbahaareyGedo
- JawharMiddle Shebelle
- HargeysaWoqooyi Galbeed
- LaascaanoodSool
- GarooweNugaal
- GaalkacyoMudug
- Bu'aaleMiddle Juba
- MarkaLower Shebelle
- KismaayoLower Juba
- Dhuusa MareebGalgaduud
- BaydhaboBay
- BoosaasoBari
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Somalia?
This layer holds 17 major cities in Somalia, the most of them in Hiiraan. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Somalia?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Somalia layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put major cities on my map?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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