Prisons in Somalia map & data
There are 7 prisons mapped in Somalia, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Woqooyi Galbeed (2), Hiiraan (1) and Banadir (1). 86% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Hargeisa Prison سجن هرجيسا, Prison and Mogadishu Central Prison.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 2 | 29% |
| Hiiraan | 1 | 14% |
| Banadir | 1 | 14% |
| Togdheer | 1 | 14% |
| Sool | 1 | 14% |
| Lower Juba | 1 | 14% |
Notable prisons in Somalia
- Hargeisa Prison سجن هرجيساهرجيسا · Woqooyi Galbeed · prison
- PrisonHiiraan · prison
- Mogadishu Central PrisonBanadir · prison
- Xabsiga ShanshacadeTogdheer · prison
- Laascaanood PrisonSool · prison
- Square prisonLower Juba · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison 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). Prisons and correctional centres.
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How many prisons are there in Somalia?
This layer holds 7 prisons 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 prison?
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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