List of The Largest 20 Cities in Somalia By Population

This is a list of cities in Somalia by population. As of July 2012, the country has an estimated population of 10,085,638 inhabitants. According to the Central Intelligence Agency, the total population count in Somalia is complicated by internal movements of nomads and individuals displaced during the civil war. CIA estimates are extrapolated from the Somali national census of February 1975. As of 1992, towns are defined as all communities with 2,000 or more persons, as well as any regional or district headquarters, regardless of size. There is little reliable statistical information on urbanization in Somalia. However, rough estimates have been made indicating a rate of urbanization of 4.2% per annum (2005–10 est.), with many towns quickly growing into cities.

Rank City Region Population
1 Mogadishu Banaadir 1,353,000
2 Hargeisa Woqooyi Galbeed 1,200,000
3 Bosaso Bari 700,000
4 Galkacyo Mudug 545,000
5 Berbera Woqooyi Galbeed 232,500
6 Merca Shabeellaha Hoose 230,100
7 Jamame Jubbada Hoose 224,700
8 Kismayo Jubbada Hoose 183,300
9 Baidoa Bay 157,500
10 Burao Togdheer 120,400
11 Afgooye Shabeellaha Hoose 79,400
12 Beledweyne Hiran 67,200
13 Qoryoley Shabeellaha Hoose 62,700
14 Garoowe Nugaal 57,300
15 Jowhar Shabeellaha Dhexe 57,100
16 Bardera Gedo 51,300
17 Qardho Bari 47,400
18 Erigavo Sanaag 41,000
19 Luuq Gedo 41,000
20 Borama Awdal 39,100

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