Most Dense in Somalia

Top 63 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Somalia

1 Berbera 20 125,567/mi²

2 Borama 21 110,507/mi²

3 Mogadishu 02 73,625/mi²

4 Hargeysa 20 37,510/mi²

5 Bosaso 03 16,045/mi²

6 Kismayo 09 14,479/mi²

7 Burao 19 9,183/mi²

8 Garoowe 18 8,245/mi²

9 Beledweyne 07 5,977/mi²

10 Jawhar 13 4,879/mi²

11 Baidoa 04 408/mi²

12 Cabudwaaq 05 379/mi²

13 Beled Hawo 06 230/mi²

14 Balanbale 05 215/mi²

15 Afgooye 14 206/mi²

16 Gaalkacyo 10 194/mi²

17 Marka 14 163/mi²

18 Qoryooley 14 162/mi²

19 Jilib 08 137/mi²

20 Baardheere 06 133/mi²

21 Jamaame 09 133/mi²

22 Dhabad 05 114/mi²

23 Ceerigaabo 12 108/mi²

24 Luuq 06 106/mi²

25 Buurhakaba 04 87/mi²

26 El Dibir 03 68/mi²

27 Ruqi 21 43/mi²

28 Garbahaarrey 06 40/mi²

29 Hobyo 10 40/mi²

30 Xuddur 01 39/mi²

31 Gebiley 20 39/mi²

32 Kaambooni 09 17/mi²

33 Laascaanood 22 13/mi²

34 Dhamas 06 12/mi²

35 Tog Wajaale 20 11/mi²

36 Wanlaweyn 14 10/mi²

37 Jalalaqsi 07 9/mi²

38 Waajid 01 6/mi²

39 Baki 21 6/mi²

40 Mahaddayweyne 13 6/mi²

41 Diinsoor 04 5/mi²

42 Yagoori 22 5/mi²

43 Yeed 01 5/mi²

44 Buhodle 19 5/mi²

45 Ceeldheer 05 5/mi²

46 Qandala 03 5/mi²

47 Bereeda 03 4/mi²

48 Saylac 21 4/mi²

49 Eyl 18 3/mi²

50 Agabar 20 3/mi²

51 Saaxo 10 3/mi²

52 Buulobarde 07 3/mi²

53 Saacow 08 2/mi²

54 Bargaal 03 2/mi²

55 Bandarbeyla 03 2/mi²

56 Oodweyne 19 2/mi²

57 Caluula 03 2/mi²

58 Ceelbuur 05 2/mi²

59 Dhuusamarreeb 05 2/mi²

60 Cadale 13 2/mi²

61 Garadag 12 2/mi²

62 Las Khorey 12 1/mi²

63 Iskushuban 03 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Somalia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Berbera leads with 125,567 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Berbera has 125,567 people per square mile — that's roughly 196 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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