| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Gab | Populated place | Qoryooley | 1.7333, 44.4667 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9561 | |
| Maguurto | Populated place | Afgooye | 2.2227, 45.1254 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7890 | |
| Maguurto Baalguri | Populated place | Afgooye | 2.2022, 45.0797 | GeoNames | |
| Maguurto-baalgureMaguurto Baalguri | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.2021, 45.0809 | 533 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7867, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Mahad Caadow | Populated place | Sablaale | 1.4098, 43.9223 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9297 | |
| Mahad-alla | IDP Camp | Afgooye | 2.0857, 45.1992 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7631, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Majabaale | Settlement | Marka | 1.8682, 44.8304 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7192, KEMRI - 2007 | |
| MajabtoHirta Sh. Cumar | Populated place | Qoryooley | 1.7728, 44.6285 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9689 | |
| Majeere | Stream | Baraawe | 0.9097, 43.4867 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Majiwo | Settlement | Qoryooley | 1.8467, 44.6325 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9784, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Major | Locality | Marka | 1.7411, 44.6425 | GeoNames | |
| Mako | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.1172, 44.9639 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7758, UNDP - 2006 | |
| MalableMallable | Populated place | Afgooye | 1.9842, 44.8335 | GeoNames | |
| MalableMalabley | Populated place | Qoryooley | 1.8405, 44.7054 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9772 | |
| Malableey | Populated place | Wanla Weyn | 2.3202, 44.8176 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8041 | |
| Malabley | Locality | Kurtunwaarey | 1.6402, 44.4313 | GeoNames | |
| Malag-karoor | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.1926, 45.1631 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7851, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Malakaroor | Populated place | Afgooye | 2.6621, 45.309 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8676 | |
| MalayleeyMolayleey | Well | Baraawe | 1.1601, 43.9764 | GeoNames | |
| MalayleeyMalalaile | Populated place | Baraawe | 1.1631, 43.9682 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9217 | |
| Malayley | Settlement | Qoryooley | 1.7013, 44.4399 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9507, UNDP - 2006, FSAU | |
| Maleyle | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.6783, 45.2064 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8711, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mallaay kaale | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.2001, 44.6954 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9991, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Malmalle | Populated place | Baraawe | 1.0965, 43.6668 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9190 | |
| Malootow | Settlement | Kurtunwaarey | 1.5732, 44.1049 | 313 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9385, UNDP - 1997 |
| Mamba Qasheera | Island | 1.1465, 44.0918 | GeoNames | ||
| Manyogaab | Locality | Baraawe | 1.3206, 44.1973 | GeoNames | |
| ManyooniManyoon | Wadi | Afgooye | 2.4061, 45.1856 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Maqaar DuubayMagar Dubai | Locality | Baraawe | 1.4509, 44.2287 | GeoNames | |
| Maquudaale | Populated place | Wanla Weyn | 2.5931, 44.9632 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8519 | |
| Marcadde | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.0647, 45.1086 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7568, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mardhabaan | Village | Sablaale | 1.2509, 43.8066 | Wikidata | |
| Mardhabaan | Populated locality | Sablaale | 1.2495, 43.8045 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9242 | |
| Mareer-dheer | Settlement | Marka | 1.5861, 44.4781 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9391, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mareerdheer | Locality | Kurtunwaarey | 1.5631, 44.357 | GeoNames | |
| Mareere | Populated locality | Wanla Weyn | 2.7164, 44.9654 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8770 | |
| MareereyMarerrey | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.1347, 45.0561 | 994 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7781, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| Mareerey | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.6502, 44.6615 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10162, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mareerey wiin | Settlement | Qoryooley | 2.2302, 44.6642 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10002, UNDP - 2006 | |
| MareerreMerere | Populated place | Qoryooley | 1.9214, 44.7782 | GeoNames | |
| Mareerrey | Populated place | Afgooye | 2.4162, 45.265 | GeoNames | |
| Mareerta | Populated locality | Wanla Weyn | 2.3955, 44.7966 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8092 | |
| Mareerta | Populated locality | Wanla Weyn | 2.3121, 44.7674 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10036 | |
| MareraMareerre | Settlement | Qoryooley | 1.9217, 44.7781 | 306 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7222, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Marerawe jilal | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.2323, 44.6919 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10006, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Marerey gaabta | Settlement | Qoryooley | 2.2318, 44.6615 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10003, UNDP - 2006 | |
| MarerreyMererei | Populated place | Afgooye | 2.1353, 45.0568 | GeoNames | |
| Mareykan | Settlement | Kurtunwaarey | 1.6009, 44.3001 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9398, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Marian Guwaay | Village | Baraawe | 1.4479, 44.3272 | Wikidata | |
| Marian GuwaayMerin Gubai | Populated place | Baraawe | 1.4481, 44.3278 | GeoNames | |
| Mariin-gubaayMarin gubaay, Marian Guwaay | Settlement | Baraawe | 1.449, 44.3275 | 1,865 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9336, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| Marka cadeey | Part of town | Marka | 1.7162, 44.7669 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9530, FSAU | |
| Marka/ayuub | Part of town | Marka | 1.7072, 44.7559 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9516, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Marka/hawl wadaag | Part of town | Marka | 1.7166, 44.7718 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9533, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Marka/horsedHorseet- Merka | Part of town | Marka | 1.7153, 44.7668 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9526, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Marka/obisivo | Part of town | Marka | 1.7234, 44.7793 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7149, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Marka/wadajirWadajir Town Merka | Part of town | Marka | 1.7162, 44.7698 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9531, KEMRI - 2007, UNDP - 2006 | |
| MarkowBuula Markow | Settlement | Marka | 1.8324, 44.8404 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7163, KEMRI - 2007, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Marmiisi | Reef(s) | Baraawe | 1.0984, 44.0267 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Marsaan | Populated place | Marka | 1.8182, 44.7279 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9740 | |
| Marsaano | Locality | Marka | 1.6942, 44.6819 | GeoNames | |
| Marsaano | Settlement | Marka | 1.6981, 44.6827 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9498, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Mashalaay | Populated place | Qoryooley | 1.7407, 44.5986 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9586 | |
| Masiireey | Populated place | Wanla Weyn | 2.6884, 44.8791 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8722 | |
| Masiirey | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.8108, 45.1079 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8953, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Masjid nur a | IDP Camp | Afgooye | 2.1019, 45.1681 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7709, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Masjid nur b | IDP Camp | Afgooye | 2.1031, 45.1699 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7711, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Mataasha | Settlement | Qoryooley | 2.1207, 44.6584 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9917, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Matanyaxaas | Lake | Sablaale | 1.0893, 43.4264 | GeoNames | |
| Matirikow | Populated place | Marka | 1.7248, 44.6618 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9551 | |
| Mattan | Settlement | Sablaale | 1.2983, 43.8489 | 400 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9252, UNDP - 1997 |
| Mayey | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.16, 45.0269 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7818, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Maykiridi | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.5178, 44.9893 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8365, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Meeyd | Populated place | Qoryooley | 2.1394, 44.5568 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9946 | |
| Melled | Well | Marka | 1.6445, 44.6678 | GeoNames | |
| MelledEl Mellet, Mellet, Mollet | Populated place | Marka | 1.6499, 44.6757 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9436 | |
| Merca zone | Settlement | Afgooye | 1.9647, 44.9649 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7244, FSAU | |
| Merefle gumer | Settlement | Sablaale | 1.4176, 43.1997 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6074, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Merefle Gumerr | Populated place | Sablaale | 1.4167, 43.2 | GeoNames | |
| Messeer | Locality | Kurtunwaarey | 1.5812, 44.2353 | GeoNames | |
| Mirifle Golka | Waterhole | Sablaale | 1.3997, 43.1928 | Wikidata | |
| Mirifle Golka | Waterhole(s) | Sablaale | 1.3997, 43.1928 | GeoNames | |
| Mirifle Gumurooley | Waterhole | Sablaale | 1.4208, 43.1892 | Wikidata | |
| Mirifle Gumurooley | Waterhole(s) | Sablaale | 1.4207, 43.1891 | GeoNames | |
| Mirifle Qolanqoley | Waterhole | Sablaale | 1.3456, 43.1747 | Wikidata | |
| Mirifle Qolanqoley | Waterhole(s) | Sablaale | 1.3456, 43.1747 | GeoNames | |
| Mirifle Warambooley | Waterhole | Sablaale | 1.4331, 43.1911 | Wikidata | |
| Mirifle WarambooleyMerefle Marrabade | Waterhole(s) | Sablaale | 1.4331, 43.1911 | GeoNames | |
| Mirimiri | Populated place | Marka | 1.7144, 44.6547 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9527 | |
| MishaaniMisciane | Populated place | Marka | 1.7786, 44.6585 | GeoNames | |
| Misra harar | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.2871, 45.2389 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8009, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mo'allim abbey | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.5345, 45.0603 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8397, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mo'allim yosof | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.5275, 45.0599 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8381, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Moccoidumis | Populated place | Kurtunwaarey | 1.6, 44.4333 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9396 | |
| Mohamed ga'al | IDP Camp | Afgooye | 2.1088, 45.1553 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7740, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Mojemereer | Settlement | Baraawe | 1.3237, 44.2077 | 65 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9261, UNDP - 1997 |
| Mokkoydheere | Locality | Sablaale | 1.1564, 43.6506 | GeoNames | |
| Mokoyjaalle | Populated locality | Kurtunwaarey | 1.6138, 44.4359 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9414 · Wikidata | |
| MoordiinleMordile | Populated place | Afgooye | 2.1251, 45.0318 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7723 | |
| Mooro baraayMooro baray, Mooro baraay | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.4584, 44.9924 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8241, UNDP - 2006, FSAU |
How this list is made
GeoNames and the OCHA settlements list were merged where the same name (after Somali spelling rules: double vowels, dh/d, kh/k, x/h, q/k, c) sits within 5 km. Wikidata items were merged into GeoNames by name. The district and region come from placing each point inside the OCHA district boundaries (COD-AB v03); where a row has no point, the district is the one its source gives. Population is the figure the source gives (GeoNames, or the UNDP 1997 estimate in the OCHA list); most rows have none. The whole list, with every region or letter, is on Gazetteer of every place. We copy the sources and do not change what they say; see how we source.
Sources
- OCHA settlements: OCHA FISS, Somalia - Settlements (COD-ST), som_settlements_2022, from the UNDP 1997 gazetteer and FAO, UNHCR, UNSOS, IOM-DTM, PRMN
- GeoNames: GeoNames gazetteer, country dumps SO, DJ, ET, KE (download.geonames.org/export/dump), pulled 12 Nov 2026
- Wikidata: Wikidata, items tied to Somalia, Somaliland or the Somali language, pulled 12-13 Nov 2026
- OCHA boundaries: OCHA Somalia, Subnational Administrative Boundaries (COD-AB) v03, valid 8 Jan 2025