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Largest Cities in Somalia

Top 63 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Somalia

1 Mogadishu 02 2,587,183
2 Borama 21 597,842
3 Hargeysa 20 477,876
4 Berbera 20 242,344
5 Kismayo 09 234,852
6 Marka 14 230,100
7 El Dibir 03 200,000
8 Ruqi 21 148,702
9 Baidoa 04 129,839
10 Cabudwaaq 05 120,000
11 Burao 19 99,270
12 Kaambooni 09 79,000
13 Gebiley 20 77,320
14 Bosaso 03 74,287
15 Beled Hawo 06 73,000
16 Balanbale 05 68,000
17 Afgooye 14 65,461
18 Gaalkacyo 10 61,200
19 Laascaanood 22 60,100
20 Garoowe 18 57,300
21 Beledweyne 07 55,410
22 Qoryooley 14 51,720
23 Jawhar 13 47,086
24 Jilib 08 43,694
25 Jamaame 09 42,270
26 Baardheere 06 42,240
27 Dhabad 05 36,000
28 Ceerigaabo 12 33,853
29 Luuq 06 33,820
30 Buurhakaba 04 27,792
31 Dhamas 06 27,000
32 Ceeldheer 05 26,562
33 Saaxo 10 26,000
34 Tog Wajaale 20 22,700
35 Wanlaweyn 14 22,022
36 Baki 21 20,000
37 Diinsoor 04 20,000
38 Qandala 03 19,300
39 Eyl 18 18,904
40 Saylac 21 18,600
41 Buulobarde 07 16,928
42 Bandarbeyla 03 13,753
43 Garbahaarrey 06 12,652
44 Hobyo 10 12,564
45 Xuddur 01 12,500
46 Yagoori 22 12,190
47 Buhodle 19 11,373
48 Bereeda 03 11,262
49 Garadag 12 10,000
50 Jalalaqsi 07 9,743
51 Ceelbuur 05 9,031
52 Dhuusamarreeb 05 9,000
53 Yeed 01 8,429
54 Mahaddayweyne 13 8,273
55 Saacow 08 7,893
56 Las Khorey 12 6,941
57 Bargaal 03 6,798
58 Waajid 01 6,666
59 Agabar 20 6,547
60 Caluula 03 6,100
61 Iskushuban 03 5,759
62 Oodweyne 19 5,491
63 Cadale 13 5,385

The largest cities in Somalia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Mogadishu leads with a population of 2,587,183, followed by Borama and Hargeysa. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 21 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Mogadishu's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 21 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 9,743 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 4,140,097.

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