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Beled Hawo, Somalia

Gedo · 🇸🇴 Somalia

Beled Hawo is a mid-size city in Gedo, Somalia with a population of 73,000. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 85°F (30°C).

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
73,000 Population
715 ft Elevation 218 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 30°C
10.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 14.6%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.0%
426% higher than US avg

People

Population73,000
Median Age19.1 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$597
Unemployment19.0%
PovertyN/A

Health

Obesity14.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression11.4%

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (30°C)
AQI78 (Moderate)
Rain10.0 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+54.1%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband27.6%
Population73,000
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates3.9284°, 41.8800°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceGedo
Average Temperature85°F (30°C)
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation10.0 inches (253 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age19.1 years

Is Beled Hawo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beled Hawo receives an overall livability score of 1.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Beled Hawo faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

At 19.0%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Beled Hawo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F. Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 78.

Beled Hawo has a population of 73,000. The median age is 19.1 years, 51% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.9% female and 50.1% male. 2.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 30.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

73,000
Total Population
19.1yrs
Median Age
51% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Beled Hawo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Beled Hawo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beled Hawo is N/A. Per capita income is $597 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 19.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The cost of living index is 39.3, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Beled Hawo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$597

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.0%
426% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living39.30 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Beled Hawo, 14.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 36.1% have high blood pressure. 0.0% report binge drinking. 11.4% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Beled Hawo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity14.6%
54% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
High Blood Pressure36.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking0.0%
Depression11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate30.0%

Food & Exercise

Beled Hawo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 78 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 65% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average85.1°F
58% above US avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.0 inches
74% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median78.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %65.3%

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates3.9284°N, 41.8800°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
February 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 89°F (32°C) 0.8 in Warmest
April 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in Wettest
May 85°F (30°C) 1.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
October 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in
November 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in
December 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in

Beled Hawo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F — from 83°F in July to 89°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.0").

3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91% below the national average of 33.7%. 54.1% have completed high school. 27.6% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+54.1%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Beled Hawo

What is the population of Beled Hawo?

Beled Hawo has a population of 73,000 residents and is located in Somalia.. The median age of residents is 19.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

Is Beled Hawo expensive to live in?

Beled Hawo is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 39.3 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Beled Hawo?

Beled Hawo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 78.

How is the job market in Beled Hawo?

The job market in Beled Hawo faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.0% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Beled Hawo?

3.0% of adults in Beled Hawo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.1% have completed high school.

How healthy is Beled Hawo?

The obesity rate in Beled Hawo is 14.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.4% of residents report depression.

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