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Smallest Cities in Somalia

Top 63 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Somalia

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

The smallest cities in Somalia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Cadale has a population of just 5,385. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,385 residents, Cadale is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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