Oldest Cities in Somalia

Top 63 cities ranked by oldest cities

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · Somalia

Oldest Cities — Somalia

1 Mahaddayweyne 13 19.1

2 Garbahaarrey 06 19.1

3 Garoowe 18 19.1

4 Gebiley 20 19.1

5 Hargeysa 20 19.1

6 Hobyo 10 19.1

7 Iskushuban 03 19.1

8 Jalalaqsi 07 19.1

9 Jamaame 09 19.1

10 Jawhar 13 19.1

11 Jilib 08 19.1

12 Kaambooni 09 19.1

13 Kismayo 09 19.1

14 Laascaanood 22 19.1

15 Las Khorey 12 19.1

16 Luuq 06 19.1

17 Garadag 12 19.1

18 Marka 14 19.1

19 Mogadishu 02 19.1

20 Oodweyne 19 19.1

21 Qandala 03 19.1

22 Qoryooley 14 19.1

23 Ruqi 21 19.1

24 Saacow 08 19.1

25 Saaxo 10 19.1

26 Saylac 21 19.1

27 Tog Wajaale 20 19.1

28 Waajid 01 19.1

29 Wanlaweyn 14 19.1

30 Xuddur 01 19.1

31 Yagoori 22 19.1

32 Yeed 01 19.1

33 Buulobarde 07 19.1

34 Agabar 20 19.1

35 Baardheere 06 19.1

36 Baidoa 04 19.1

37 Baki 21 19.1

38 Balanbale 05 19.1

39 Bandarbeyla 03 19.1

40 Bargaal 03 19.1

41 Beled Hawo 06 19.1

42 Beledweyne 07 19.1

43 Berbera 20 19.1

44 Bereeda 03 19.1

45 Borama 21 19.1

46 Bosaso 03 19.1

47 Buhodle 19 19.1

48 Burao 19 19.1

49 Afgooye 14 19.1

50 Buurhakaba 04 19.1

51 Cabudwaaq 05 19.1

52 Cadale 13 19.1

53 Caluula 03 19.1

54 Ceelbuur 05 19.1

55 Ceeldheer 05 19.1

56 Ceerigaabo 12 19.1

57 Dhabad 05 19.1

58 Dhamas 06 19.1

59 Dhuusamarreeb 05 19.1

60 Diinsoor 04 19.1

61 El Dibir 03 19.1

62 Eyl 18 19.1

63 Gaalkacyo 10 19.1

Cities with the oldest median ages in Somalia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Mahaddayweyne has a median age of 19.1 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Mahaddayweyne's residents are over 19.1 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

Browse Rankings by Region

Somalia — By Region

Bari Galguduud Gedo Woqooyi Galbeed

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe