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Cities in Somalia - Best Places to Visit
There are 20 cities in Somalia.
Hargeisa
is the most popular city with a population of 477,876.
Most Popular
By Name
By Population
1
Hargeisa
Somaliland's capital, near the Laas Geel cave paintings
Pop. 477,876
2
Berbera
Red Sea port with Ottoman-era ruins
Pop. 242,344
3
Bosaso
Puntland's busy port city
Pop. 74,287
4
Garoowe
Puntland's administrative capital
Pop. 57,300
5
Kismayo
Southern port near the Jubba River mouth
Pop. 234,852
6
Burao
Somali city in Togdheer region
Pop. 99,270
7
Galkayo
Central trading city split between regions
Pop. 61,200
8
Merca
Old coastal town south of Mogadishu
Pop. 230,100
9
Baidoa
City in Somalia known for its agriculture
Pop. 129,839
10
Erigavo
City in Sanaag region of Somalia
Pop. 33,853
11
Borama
City in Somalia known for its trade and commerce
Pop. 597,842
12
Las Anod
City in Sool region with historical importance
Pop. 60,100
13
Zeila
City in Awdal known for its coastal location
Pop. 18,600
14
Beledweyne
City in Hiiraan, Somalia with strategic location
Pop. 55,410
15
Jowhar
City in Middle Shabele, Somalia
Pop. 47,086
16
Afgooye
City in Somalia with historical significance
Pop. 65,461
17
Hudur
City in Bakool, Somalia
Pop. 12,500
18
Mogadishu
Capital city of Somalia with historical sites
Pop. 2,587,183
19
Abudwak
City in Somalia, a center for trade
Pop. 120,000
20
Ruqi
City in Awdal region with local markets
Pop. 148,702
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