Smallest Cities in Somalia

Top 65 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Somalia Cities

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Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
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Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
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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 Qoryooley 14 7,978
11 Mahaddayweyne 13 8,273
12 Yeed 01 8,429
13 Dhuusamarreeb 05 9,000
14 Ceelbuur 05 9,031
15 Jalalaqsi 07 9,743
16 Garadag 12 10,000
17 Bereeda 03 11,262
18 Buhodle 19 11,373
19 Yagoori 22 12,190
20 Xuddur 01 12,500
21 Hobyo 10 12,564
22 Garbahaarrey 06 12,652
23 Bandarbeyla 03 16,700
24 Buulobarde 07 16,928
25 Saylac 21 18,600
26 Eyl 18 18,904
27 Qandala 03 19,300
28 Diinsoor 04 20,000
29 Baki 21 20,000
30 Wanlaweyn 14 22,022
31 Tog Wajaale 20 22,700
32 Saaxo 10 26,000
33 Ceeldheer 05 26,562
34 Dhamas 06 27,000
35 Buurhakaba 04 27,792
36 Luuq 06 33,820
37 Ceerigaabo 12 33,853
38 Dhabad 05 36,000
39 Baardheere 06 42,240
40 Jamaame 09 42,270
41 Jilib 08 45,000
42 Jawhar 13 47,086
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 Xarardheere 10 65,523
49 Balanbale 05 68,000
50 Borama 21 68,074
51 Gorayacowl 21 68,074
52 Beled Hawo 06 73,000
53 Gebiley 20 77,320
54 Kaambooni 09 79,000
55 Cabudwaaq 05 120,000
56 Baidoa 04 129,839
57 Ruqi 21 148,702
58 Kismayo 09 166,667
59 El Dibir 03 200,000
60 Marka 14 230,100
61 Berbera 20 263,000
62 Burao 19 350,211
63 Bosaso 03 1,067,000
64 Hargeysa 20 1,227,620
65 Mogadishu 02 2,120,000

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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