| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La'iitow | Temporary nomadic settlement | Jilib | 0.3642, 42.811 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11395, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laama looshi | Settlement | Saakow | 1.9024, 42.3034 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6261, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laba Garas | Locality | Jilib | 0.515, 43.15 | GeoNames | |
| Labadaad | Island | Jilib | 0.7, 42.6833 | Wikidata | |
| Labadaad | Island | Jilib | 0.7, 42.6833 | GeoNames | |
| LabadaadAlessandra, Labaddey | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5, 42.7667 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5758 | |
| Labi Buul | Populated place | Saakow | 1.7801, 42.5546 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6185 | |
| Laeto | Locality | Jilib | 0.3539, 42.8058 | GeoNames | |
| Laffo Garri | Locality | Jilib | 0.8587, 43.2328 | GeoNames | |
| Lamma Garas | Well | Jilib | 0.4667, 43.2 | GeoNames | |
| Lamma Googoon | Locality | Bu'aale | 1.07, 43.1374 | GeoNames | |
| Laweya | Settlement | Saakow | 1.7872, 42.3082 | 130 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6187, UNDP - 1997 |
| Laweyti | Locality | Saakow | 1.5936, 42.1729 | GeoNames | |
| Laweyti | Populated place | Saakow | 1.7864, 42.3098 | GeoNames | |
| Lebi Ou | Area | Saakow | 1.7921, 41.8449 | GeoNames | |
| Libaan Shoor | Locality | Jilib | 0.4988, 43.1807 | GeoNames | |
| Libaanga | Populated place | Jilib | 0.6629, 42.7128 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5854 | |
| LibaangaAli Banga | Populated place | Jilib | 0.4776, 42.7472 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5738 | |
| Libi Buul | Populated place | Saakow | 1.8964, 42.4404 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6255 | |
| LimooleLimale | Populated place | Jilib | 0.523, 42.7579 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5776 | |
| MaanyagaaboManayagabo, Jilib Mnayagabo, Magnagao | Populated place | Jilib | 0.508, 42.7664 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5768 | |
| Mabaarag | Populated place | Bu'aale | 0.8328, 42.605 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5927 | |
| Mabuungo | Populated place | Jilib | 0.3249, 42.7482 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5691 | |
| Macalim Iman | Populated place | Bu'aale | 0.7676, 42.6531 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5890 | |
| Macalim Weyn | Populated place | Bu'aale | 0.887, 42.6008 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5946 | |
| Mada Addomat | Populated place | Jilib | 0.8, 43.2167 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5900 | |
| Madax GooyBohol Madagoi, Madagai, Magadoi | Wadi | Jilib | 0.8254, 42.9655 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Madax Maroodi | Area | Jilib | 0.5432, 42.8184 | GeoNames | |
| Madax Maroodi | Marsh | Jilib | 0.7847, 43.235 | Wikidata | |
| Madax Maroodi | Marsh(es) | Jilib | 0.7846, 43.2351 | GeoNames | |
| MadhookaMadoca | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5488, 42.7637 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5792 | |
| Madiina | Populated place | Bu'aale | 0.8217, 42.6005 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5920 | |
| Màgic Esquí | Hotel | Saakow | 1.5175, 42.5456 | GeoNames | |
| Makaasi Weel | Well | Jilib | 0.4506, 43.2987 | GeoNames | |
| MakanyaagaMacagnada | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5015, 42.7226 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5759 | |
| Makassi WeelEl Macasi, Macasi, Macasi Well | Well | Jilib | 0.45, 43.3 | GeoNames | |
| Makuungo | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5498, 42.7522 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5793 | |
| Makuuni | Populated place | Jilib | 0.4776, 42.7122 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5739 | |
| MalendaMalende, Maleenda, Melenda | Populated place | Jilib | 0.7445, 42.6622 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5885 | |
| Manaane | Area | Bu'aale | 0.927, 42.6633 | GeoNames | |
| Manaane | Populated place | Bu'aale | 0.8434, 42.6468 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5932 | |
| Mansoura | Settlement | Jilib | 0.5587, 42.7077 | 702 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5799, UNDP - 1997 |
| Mansuura | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5587, 42.7119 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5800 | |
| Mansuura Yar | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5587, 42.7134 | GeoNames | |
| Maqdas | Populated place | Jilib | 0.3845, 42.7978 | GeoNames | |
| Mareer | Populated place | Jilib | 0.6037, 42.7385 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5827 | |
| MareereyMarere, Marerei, Marerei | Populated place | Jilib | 0.4283, 42.7192 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5714 | |
| Marmarka | Settlement | Saakow | 1.6772, 42.4836 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6155, FSAU | |
| Marmuus | Populated place | Jilib | 0.4398, 42.867 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5717 | |
| Maroodi | Pond | Bu'aale | 0.9481, 42.8466 | GeoNames | |
| Maroodiley | Waterhole | Saakow | 1.6139, 41.7211 | Wikidata | |
| Maroodiley | Waterhole(s) | Saakow | 1.614, 41.721 | GeoNames | |
| Mashane | Populated place | Bu'aale | 0.8295, 42.6616 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5924 | |
| Mashemba | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5605, 42.7362 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5803 | |
| Mawgley | Populated place | Bu'aale | 1.2739, 42.5307 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6043 | |
| Mawunde | Populated place | Jilib | 0.6979, 42.7001 | GeoNames | |
| Mawundo | Temporary nomadic settlement | Jilib | 0.6978, 42.7006 | 46 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5866, UNDP - 2006 |
| Maxad | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5113, 42.7589 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5771 | |
| MayendaMaionda | Populated place | Jilib | 0.7383, 42.6925 | GeoNames | |
| MaykoorrebleMaicorreve | Locality | Jilib | 0.8665, 43.2968 | GeoNames | |
| MiniasaBulo Muniassa | Populated place | Jilib | 0.4537, 42.7265 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5726 | |
| Misra | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5021, 42.7588 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5761 | |
| Mobileyn | Populated place | Jilib | 0.6499, 42.7129 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5849 | |
| MobileynMobilen | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5083, 42.7386 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5769 | |
| Moccoscidedei | Populated place | Jilib | 0.9167, 43.2833 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5957 | |
| Mokoshiladey | Locality | Jilib | 0.9073, 43.3004 | GeoNames | |
| Moloolow | Populated place | Bu'aale | 0.8892, 42.592 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5948 | |
| Moobleenka | Settlement | Jilib | 0.5358, 42.7211 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5786, FSAU | |
| Mooro Caarrey | Locality | Jilib | 0.6516, 42.9034 | GeoNames | |
| Mubaarak | Populated place | Jilib | 0.4249, 42.727 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5713 | |
| Munfuudhi | Populated place | Bu'aale | 0.8128, 42.6183 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5909 | |
| MuroUel Muro | Area | Bu'aale | 1.3667, 42.8001 | GeoNames | |
| Mursal CifoolMursai Cifool | Wadi | Saakow | 1.3871, 41.6282 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Mus duniya | Settlement | Saakow | 1.6226, 42.4274 | 182 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6144, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Muudey | Populated place | Jilib | 0.7444, 42.648 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5884 | |
| Muumin Dhoorow | Locality | Saakow | 1.8625, 42.3783 | GeoNames | |
| Muumin Dhoorow | Well | Saakow | 1.8484, 42.3776 | GeoNames | |
| Muuna | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5071, 42.7589 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5767 | |
| NaaquudeBohol Nacuda | Wadi | Saakow | 1.7367, 42.3983 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Naaquude | Waterhole(s) | Saakow | 1.7597, 42.4199 | GeoNames | |
| Naaquude (tuburan) | Waterhole | Saakow | 1.7597, 42.42 | Wikidata | |
| Nadariis | Populated place | Bu'aale | 1.4158, 42.4538 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6073 | |
| Nafta Dhuur | Locality | Bu'aale | 1.2882, 43.0148 | GeoNames | |
| NaftaquurNaftagor | Populated place | Jilib | 0.3574, 42.7469 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5695 | |
| NasiibNassib | Populated place | Jilib | 0.7185, 42.6927 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5872 | |
| NasiibB Nasibo, Bulo Nassib | Populated place | Jilib | 0.601, 42.7402 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5826 | |
| NasiibBulo Nassib | Populated place | Jilib | 0.3277, 42.7614 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5692 | |
| Nasiib BuundoNasiibunde, Nassib Bunda | Populated place | Jilib | 0.3196, 42.752 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5687 | |
| Nasiib Dheer | Populated place | Jilib | 0.4567, 42.7045 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5727 | |
| Nassib Mohallim | Populated place | Jilib | 0.5, 42.75 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5756 | |
| Nau Nau | Waterhole | Saakow | 1.5872, 42.7281 | Wikidata | |
| Nau Nau | Waterhole(s) | Saakow | 1.5872, 42.7282 | GeoNames | |
| Naweytu | Populated place | Saakow | 1.764, 42.3857 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6183 | |
| Nebsooy | Populated place | Saakow | 1.7505, 42.5053 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6180 | |
| Nimcan | Populated place | Bu'aale | 1.3533, 42.4481 | GeoNames | |
| Nimcan | Settlement | Bu'aale | 1.2816, 42.5269 | 130 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6047, UNDP - 1997 |
| Nurani | Temporary nomadic settlement | Bu'aale | 1.4807, 42.4667 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6098, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Nus Duniya | Populated place | Saakow | 1.6231, 42.4266 | GeoNames | |
| Nusdunia | Settlement | Saakow | 1.5872, 42.3781 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6132, FSAU | |
| Nusdunia | Settlement | Saakow | 1.6032, 42.4037 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 6133, 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