List of cities in Somalia by population
This is a list of cities in Somalia by population. As of March 2017, the country has an estimated population of 14,243,849 inhabitants.[1] 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.[1] CIA estimates are extrapolated from the Somali national census of February 1975.[1] As of 1992, towns are defined as all communities with 5,000 or more persons, as well as any regional or district headquarters, regardless of size.[2] There is little reliable statistical information on urbanization in Somalia. However, rough estimates have been made indicating a rate of urbanization of 7.2% per annum (2016–10 est.), with many towns quickly growing into cities.[1]
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List of 18th Somalia regions and populations.
Rank | City | Region | Population |
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1 | Mogadishu | Banaadir | 901,183[3] |
2 | Hargeisa | Woqooyi Galbeed | 540,028[3] |
3 | Burco | Togdheer | 288,211[3] |
4 | Baydhabo | Bay, Somalia | 227,761[3] |
5 | Jowhar | Middle Shabelle | 218,027[3] |
6 | Borama | Awdal | 215,616[3] |
7 | Marka | Lower Shabelle | 192,393[3] |
8 | Kismayo | Lower Jubba | 166,667[3] |
9 | Bosaso | Bari | 164,906[3] |
10 | Beledweyne | Hiiraan | 144,345[3] |
11 | Galkaio | Mudug | 137,667[3] |
12 | Erigavo | Sanaag | 114,846[3] |
13 | Jilib | Middle Juba | 113,415[3] |
14 | Bardera | Gedo | 106,172[3] |
15 | Hudur | Bakool | 93,049[3] |
16 | Dhuusamareeb | Galguduud | 91,206[3] |
17 | Las Anod | Sool | 75,436[3] |
18 | Garoowe | Nugal | 57,991[3] |
19 | Garbahare | Gedo | 38,017[3] |
References
- "Somalia". The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency.
- Helen Chapin Metz, ed. (May 1992). Somalia: A country study. Federal Research Division. Population and Settlement Patterns.
- https://docs.unocha.org/sites/dms/Somalia/UNDP-POP-RURAL-URBAN%202005.pdf
- "Somalia". The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency.
- Helen Chapin Metz, ed. (May 1992). Somalia: A country study. Federal Research Division. Society; Population and Settlement Patterns.
External links
- Somalia Cities/Magaalooyinka Soomaaliya