Villages & Hamlets in Somalia map & data
There are 17,674 villages and hamlets mapped in Somalia, spread over 18 regions. The most are in Lower Shebelle (3,696), Bay (3,455) and Middle Shebelle (2,507). 41% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Dhinowda, Cali Deer and Ceel-Sheekh عيل شيخ.
Villages & Hamlets by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Shebelle | 3,696 | 21% |
| Bay | 3,455 | 20% |
| Middle Shebelle | 2,507 | 14% |
| Hiiraan | 1,314 | 7.4% |
| Gedo | 1,119 | 6.3% |
| Togdheer | 685 | 3.9% |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 651 | 3.7% |
| Bakool | 609 | 3.4% |
| Sanaag | 553 | 3.1% |
| Lower Juba | 546 | 3.1% |
| Mudug | 527 | 3.0% |
| Galgaduud | 408 | 2.3% |
| Middle Juba | 365 | 2.1% |
| Bari | 359 | 2.0% |
| Sool | 297 | 1.7% |
| Awdal | 222 | 1.3% |
| Nugaal | 220 | 1.2% |
| Banadir | 127 | 0.7% |
Notable villages and hamlets in Somalia
- DhinowdaMudug · pop. 30000
- Cali DeerMiddle Shebelle · pop. 1600
- Ceel-Sheekh عيل شيخWoqooyi Galbeed · pop. 500
- Ceelaayo عيلايوSanaag
- Xaaxi حاحيTogdheer
- Kala BaydhSool
- Eyl ايلNugaal
- Buur GaaboLower Juba
- Bandarbeyla بندر بيلاBari
- Camuud عمودAwdal
- Baardheere بااردىرآHiiraan
- SangaduudMudug · pop. 10000
- Dhaa'ifoMiddle Shebelle · pop. 1750
- Dacarbudhuq دعربدقWoqooyi Galbeed
- BuraanSanaag
- Hul-QaboobeTogdheer · pop. 800
- Kaambooni كامبونيLower Juba
- Caluula علولةBari
- Lowyacado لويعداAwdal
- Bandiidley بنديردليMudug
- Kalabaydh كالابايضWoqooyi Galbeed
- DhaharSanaag
- BaarcadTogdheer
- Turdho تور طهLower Juba
- BursaalaxMudug
- FiqifuliyeSanaag
- BalanbaalTogdheer
- MidigaleSanaag
- Bali CilmiTogdheer
- Bali MuuminTogdheer
- Balli CaraaleTogdheer
- Baraagta RoobleTogdheer
- BeeratoTogdheer
- BuqdharkeynTogdheer
- Cabdi DheereTogdheer
- Cabdi FaaraxTogdheer
- Caraale IsmaciilTogdheer
- CeegaagTogdheer
- Geedi HaanTogdheer
- Go'Da-WeynTogdheer
What's in this layer
Every village in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Villages, hamlets and small rural settlements.
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Frequently asked questions
How many villages and hamlets are there in Somalia?
This layer holds 17,674 villages and hamlets 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 village?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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