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Hargeysa, Somalia

Woqooyi Galbeed · Somalia

Hargeysa is a large city in Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia with a population of 477,876. Elevation: 4,137 ft (1,261 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

477,876 Population 37,510/sq mi density
4,137 ft Elevation 1,261 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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People

Population477,876
Density37,510/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation4,137 ft (1,261 m)
Population477,876
Population Density37,510 / sq mi
Elevation4,137 ft (1,261 m)
Coordinates9.5600°, 44.0650°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceWoqooyi Galbeed
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (422 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hargeysa

Hargeysa is a large city in Somalia (Woqooyi Galbeed) with a population of 477,876. The city sits at an elevation of 4,137 feet (1,261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Climate in Hargeysa

Hargeysa has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C (74°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 447 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 9.7° / 30.8° 10.3
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 11.5° / 33.5° 7.9
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 14.5° / 34.7° 25.8
Apr 25.3°C / 77°F 16.7° / 34.9° 92.0
May 25.4°C / 78°F 17.8° / 34.8° 52.4
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 17.5° / 34.9° 31.7
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 17.7° / 34.6° 28.5
Aug 25°C / 77°F 17.7° / 33.9° 31.3
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 18.5° / 34.5° 43.2
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 14.2° / 33.7° 61.1
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 11.6° / 31.3° 37.4
Dec 19.3°C / 67°F 10.4° / 30° 25.3
Hargeysa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,137 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Somalia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,137 ft (1,261 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (33.0 km²)
Population Density37,510/sq mi
Coordinates9.5600°N, 44.0650°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 2, 2011.

Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 138 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 117 km
Feb 22, 2007 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M3.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Wettest
May 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in

Hargeysa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Hargeysa

Institution Type Founded Website
Gollis University University
Islamic Online University University
University of Hargeisa University

Schools in Hargeysa

44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Malcamada Daar Al Hikma
biyo dhacay school
Al-Irshad secondary school
MMooge School
Dugsiga Hoose/dhexe ee Sheekh Madar
Dugsiga Hoose/dhexe ee 31 May
Talasan
admas university
Bilaal college
Al Huda
AGOOMAHA ALMANAAR
Noradin Primary School
Dayib Guray Secondry school
Alifdoon Preimery School
Xalane School
Quule Aadan S.School
Dugsiga Biyo Dhacay Sare
Janan Daauud School
Cismaan binu Cafaan Secondery School
Cismaan binu Cafaan primery school
Farah Omaar Secondary School
Noradin Primary School
Dayib Guray Secondry school
Al-Irshad secondary school
MMooge School
Dugsiga Hoose/dhexe ee Sheekh Madar
Dugsiga Hoose/dhexe ee 31 May
Talasan
admas university
Bilaal college
Al Huda
AGOOMAHA ALMANAAR
Malcamada Daar Al Hikma
biyo dhacay school
Alifdoon Preimery School
Xalane School
Quule Aadan S.School
Ileys Secondary School 1
Al-Huda Org
Dugsiga Biyo Dhacay Sare
Janan Daauud School
Cismaan binu Cafaan Secondery School
Cismaan binu Cafaan primery school
Farah Omaar Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Hargeysa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hargeysa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum
Saryan Museum

Libraries in Hargeysa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
New generation university collage0.0

Farmers Markets in Hargeysa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sariibada MMooge

Hotels in Hargeysa

43 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adam's Inn
Ambassador Hotel
ASSOD Hotel
Bacado Hotel and Restaurant
Barwaaqo2 Hotel
Beder Hotel Hargeisa
Bidhaan hotel
Bilaal Hotel
City Centre
Damal Hotel
DHola-Yare Hotel
Garaad Hotel
Gargaar
Golden Appartments
Golden Tourist Hotel
Horn of Africa Hotel
HOTEL AIDED
Imperial Hotel
Maamuus
Maan Soor Hotel
Maansoor Hotel
Mango Garden
Mansoor Hotel
Mount Royel Hotel
Nasiye hotel
Nuh Hotel
Oriental Hotel
Pradise Hotel
Ramaad Hotel
Ramaas Hotel
Safaari Hotel
Sagal Hotel
Scandinavian Hotel
Shaybe Hotel
Siraaj
Somali
Sugaal Hotel
Summertime Appartments
Sun Hotel
Sun Hotel Apartment
Surad Hotel
Tawakal Hotel
Xamdi Hotel

Restaurants in Hargeysa

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Jirde
Bil Hana
Caare
Cadaani Cafeteria
Camel Restaurant
Caweys & Caano Geel
Dalxiis Restaurant
Damal Restaurant Hargeisa
Fish & Steak House
Friendship Ethiopian Restaurant
Golden Restaurant and Cafe
Golis
Hadhwanaag Hotel and Restaurant
Hiddo Dhawr cultural restaurant
Indian Canteen
Jumeira
Kaah Restaurant
Ma Ida
Maamuus
Mediterranean Restaurant
Mjeex
Nada Restaurant
Raxma
Saba Restaurant
SABAXARED RESTAURANT
Shiraaqle Restaurant
Sultan
Summertime
Summertime Restaurant
Zafaran

Cafes in Hargeysa

16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adan Gaash Cafeteria
Baal Dahab
Brothers Cafeteria
Café Line
Cape Caffee
English
GolJAno
Hala Sweets
Italian Coffee House
Kings Cafe
Kulan Cafe
Maka Al Mukarama 2
MySandwich
Peace Cafe
Purple coffee corner
Soorsan Cafeteria

Theatres in Hargeysa

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hargeysa Cultural Centre
National Theatre

Monuments in Hargeysa

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old NewHargeisa Cemetery
Somaliland Independence Monument

Castles in Hargeysa

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dahabshil Luxury House
Shukri's

Clinics in Hargeysa

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hargeisa Care Clinic
MSF Somalia
SO #8930880128
المستشف الدولى

Dentists in Hargeysa

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abokor artan

Bus Stations in Hargeysa

6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baska badhka
Cakaara
East-West Bus Office (to Ethiopia)
Harageisa Bus Station
Sahal Bus
Salaama Bus Office

Gas Stations in Hargeysa

33 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Nuurayn Fuel station
AL-SHugri
Alibaarjeex Fuel Station
Ayan Gas Station
Barwaaqo Fuel-station
Bidhaan Fuel Station
Boqoljire Fuel-station
Brothers fuel station 2
Fuel Stop (Daalo)
Gaafane F-staton & Ekectricity
Gurey fuel station
HASS Fuel-station
hass masala fuel staion
Isleg Fuel station and super market
Jano Gaaban Fuel-station
Kaah Fuel Stations
National Fuel-station
Shiraaqle
SO #1138798749
SO #1138798905
SO #1138798921
SO #1138798933
SO #1138799289
SO #365346751
SO #365346752
SO #369360200
SO #7810671406
SO #858193997
Star Fuel Station
Tawakal Fuel Station
Total
Total Fuel Station
Unigas

Banks in Hargeysa

25 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Somaliland
Central Bank
Dahabshiil
Dahabshiil Bank
Premier Bank
Salaam Bank
XAWAALADA TAAJ (deero mall)
XAWAALADA TAAJ (safari hotel)
XAWAALADA TAAJ (shacabka)
XAWAALADA TAAJ (TLS HQ)
XAWAALADA TAAJ ADNA HOSPITAL
XAWAALADA TAAJ Daloodho
XAWAALADA TAAJ H.university
XAWAALADA TAAJ HQ1
XAWAALADA TAAJ IDAACADA
XAWAALADA TAAJ IDAACADA 2
XAWAALADA TAAJ new Hargeisa
XAWAALADA TAAJ SHACABKA
XAWAALADA TAAJ SHEEKH NUUR KILILKA
XAWAALADA TAAJ SIINAAY
XAWAALADA TAAJ STAR
XAWAALADA TAAJ TIYAATARKA
XAWAALADA TAAJ TOTAL
XAWAALADA TAAJ Xero awr
XAWAALADA TAAJ(jigjiga yar)

Shopping Malls in Hargeysa

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deero Mall
Qaran Shopping Center

Gyms in Hargeysa

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mafrashka mirqaanka

Stadiums & Teams in Hargeysa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hargeysa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Egal International AirportHGALarge Airport

Post Offices in Hargeysa

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
DHL
TLS GUULEED
TLS GUULEED

Treatment Centers in Hargeysa

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hargeisa Care Clinic
MSF Somalia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hargeysa

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kuwaiti Mosque of Hargeisa
Majad_AlHuda
Masaajid
masaajid
Masaajidka Badhka
Masaajidka Tabliiqa
Masjad
Masjid
Masjid
Masjid
Masjid
Masjid Arashiid
Masjidka Cali Mataan
Mosque
Qabriga Sheekh Cumar Yuusuf
Qudbiga Sh.Nuur

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mogadishu

Around Hargeysa

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 23
Hospitals 11
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 24
Cafes 14
Supermarkets 12
Banks 25
Museums 2
Hotels 42
Libraries 1
Parks 4
Police Stations 9
Places of Worship 13

Things to See Near Hargeysa

160 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Dahabshil Luxury House
  • • Shukri's
⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Buur Abaarso
  • • Buur Naaso Hablood Koonfur-Bari
  • • Buur Naaso Hablood Waqooyi-Galbeed
🌄 Viewpoints (155)
  • • 513257 barwaaqo
  • • 520288/520291 Color zone
  • • 521031 LIBAAN STORE
  • • 521031 LIBAAN STORE SAX
  • • 521836 caasha
  • + 150 more

🇸🇴 About Somalia

Capital Mogadishu
Population 15,008,154
Area 637,657 km²
GDP (USD) $10,958,000,000
GDP per capita $597
HDI 0.380
Life expectancy 58.8 years
Internet users 27.6%
Urban population 54.1%
Currency SOS (Shilling)
Languages Arabic, Somali
Calling code +252
TLD .so
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hargeysa

What is the population of Hargeysa?

Hargeysa has a population of 477,876 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 37,510 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hargeysa?

Hargeysa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

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