| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaanshooley | Locality | Afgooye | 2.4436, 45.009 | GeoNames | |
| Xaanshooley | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.2172, 45.3052 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7884, UNDP - 2006 | |
| XaanshooleyHarisholey | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.4621, 45.1017 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8248, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xaanshooley | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.5033, 45.29 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8338, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Xaar-Xaar | Well | Marka | 1.8169, 44.9406 | GeoNames | |
| Xaawo-cabdi | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.0905, 45.1766 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7674, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xabaal fiiley | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.4806, 44.9728 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8287, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xabaalo Fiile | Populated locality | Wanla Weyn | 2.4917, 44.983 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8307 | |
| Xaji enoow | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.5803, 45.0772 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8497, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xaji gate | IDP Camp | Afgooye | 2.0806, 45.2119 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7614, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Xakbole | IDP Camp | Afgooye | 2.088, 45.1832 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7661, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Xako | Human settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.5834, 44.8565 | Wikidata | |
| Xako | Populated place | Wanla Weyn | 2.5824, 44.8544 | GeoNames | |
| Xalag | Populated place | Sablaale | 1.3834, 43.9085 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9277 | |
| Xalawir | IDP Camp | Afgooye | 2.1124, 45.1518 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7752, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Xaliimow | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.696, 45.0114 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8740, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xaluushin | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.5069, 45.1567 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8349, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xamaali | Populated place | Marka | 1.7697, 44.7582 | GeoNames | |
| Xamuuma | Locality | Baraawe | 1.2465, 44.0812 | GeoNames | |
| Xanlaay | Populated place | Marka | 1.8913, 44.8175 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7207 | |
| XanshaarEl Ansciar | Area | Baraawe | 0.9179, 43.7322 | GeoNames | |
| Xaraare | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.2882, 45.24 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8010, UNDP - 2006, FSAU | |
| Xaranka | Settlement | Baraawe | 1.5162, 44.4002 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9359, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xarare | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.2875, 45.2725 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8007, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Xarbiga | Populated place | Wanla Weyn | 2.5144, 44.8306 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8362 | |
| Xareer | Well | Marka | 1.5835, 44.5853 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Xariim Xumaas Bar | Island | 1.9623, 45.2189 | GeoNames · Wikidata | ||
| Xariim Xumaas GalArim Omascia | Island | 1.9469, 45.1776 | GeoNames · Wikidata | ||
| Xawa cabdi | IDP Camp | Afgooye | 2.0895, 45.1767 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7669, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Xawaal bareey | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.4187, 45.2875 | 319 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8167, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Xawaal Barrey | Populated place | Afgooye | 2.4169, 45.2892 | GeoNames | |
| Xawaal Bilcaan | Locality | Sablaale | 1.4403, 43.7621 | GeoNames | |
| Xawaal miiney | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.657, 45.1489 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8665, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xawaal Shalodey | Locality | Sablaale | 1.4158, 43.5015 | GeoNames | |
| Xayesilow | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.4178, 45.2653 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8161, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xaylen | Locality | Kurtunwaarey | 1.562, 44.02 | GeoNames | |
| Xera-jeereHerejere | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.6349, 45.3238 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8624, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xerada Xanaanada Xoolaha | Locality | Afgooye | 2.3789, 45.0641 | GeoNames | |
| Xero jeeranHarajeeran | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.6366, 45.328 | 371 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8628, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Xerta-shiikh xaashi | Settlement | Kurtunwaarey | 1.599, 44.3071 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9397, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xerta-shiikh xaashi 2 | Settlement | Kurtunwaarey | 1.6066, 44.4248 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9403, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xinka oomamne | Settlement | Marka | 1.8641, 44.9379 | 50 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7186, UNDP - 1997 |
| Xinka Oommane | Populated place | Marka | 1.8642, 44.9387 | GeoNames | |
| Xirkadheere | Well | Afgooye | 2.1174, 45.2891 | GeoNames | |
| Xirsi | Populated place | Qoryooley | 1.7503, 44.5082 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9610 | |
| XologofOlogof | Populated place | Wanla Weyn | 2.8, 44.8333 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8928 · Wikidata | |
| Xoog Yare | Well | Baraawe | 0.7502, 43.5986 | GeoNames | |
| Xumaan Diid | Populated place | Marka | 1.7971, 44.7224 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9715 | |
| Xumey-Samey | Populated place | Qoryooley | 1.8026, 44.6532 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9723 | |
| Xuseen-camalow | Settlement | Qoryooley | 1.7422, 44.5921 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9583, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xuseyn CawaaleSciavelle | Populated place | Qoryooley | 1.7331, 44.5598 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9562 | |
| Xussein saalax | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.5546, 45.1098 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8441, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yaad jile | Settlement | Baraawe | 1.1371, 43.9375 | 185 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9210, UNDP - 1997 |
| Yaag Jile | Populated place | Baraawe | 1.137, 43.9377 | GeoNames | |
| Yaage arursooyArursooy/yaage | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.4277, 44.8668 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8191, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yaagon | Locality | Baraawe | 1.3612, 44.2338 | GeoNames | |
| Yaaq Bari Weyne | Populated place | Wanla Weyn | 2.6652, 44.6902 | GeoNames | |
| Yaaq biri weyneYaaq Bari Weyne | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.6295, 44.6977 | 375 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10149, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Yaaq Dhoob | Pond | Wanla Weyn | 2.5463, 44.9184 | GeoNames | |
| Yaaq DhoobUacab | Populated locality | Wanla Weyn | 2.5546, 44.9209 | GeoNames | |
| Yaaq dhuubYaaq Dhoob | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.5508, 44.9184 | 270 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8429, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Yaaq KuntoBulo Iacunta, Bulollicunta | Populated place | Baraawe | 1.4088, 44.3151 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9296 | |
| Yag Tuur | Locality | Baraawe | 1.2846, 43.9749 | GeoNames | |
| Yaq-carafale | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.1443, 45.3797 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7801, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yaqbino | Settlement | Marka | 1.8519, 44.9453 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7178, KEMRI - 2007 | |
| Yaraale | Locality | Qoryooley | 1.8995, 44.6241 | GeoNames | |
| Yaras dhaayGaras dhaay | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.6337, 45.1057 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8621, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yaras weynowGaras weynow, Maleele | Settlement | Marka | 1.8614, 44.7964 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7183, KEMRI - 2007, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yaras wiinow | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.6097, 45.0224 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8569, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yarasdaay 2Garas daay 2, Garas Dhaay | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.4593, 44.8394 | 127 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8242, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| YarasieyGarasley | Settlement | Qoryooley | 1.8904, 44.5991 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9822, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yarey | Populated place | Wanla Weyn | 2.7503, 45.1687 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8826 | |
| Yarey | Populated place | Afgooye | 2.2832, 45.1688 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8003 | |
| Yaroow faallow | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.369, 44.7357 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10059, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yarow qalaay | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.5885, 45.165 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8523, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yataan | Populated place | Baraawe | 1.127, 43.7074 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9208 | |
| YomoreyGomorey | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.602, 45.0151 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8551, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yosof qoshow /madey jiireYosof qoshow/ Madey jiir | Settlement | Wanla Weyn | 2.6107, 45.0356 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8570, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Yowyaale | Intermittent oxbow lake | Sablaale | 1.4661, 43.9727 | GeoNames | |
| Yumbis | Settlement | Afgooye | 2.1126, 44.9299 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7754, UNDP - 2006 |
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