| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maqax dameer | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0184, 45.6992 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9153, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Maqaxdameer | Human settlement | Jowhar | 3.0167, 45.7 | Wikidata | |
| MaqdasMakhdas, Maqdas Balad | Populated place | Balcad | 2.5852, 45.5052 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8511 | |
| Maquudaale | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.1086, 45.4203 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2879, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Maraay sharex | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4885, 45.8578 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8302, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Maraweyne | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4706, 45.7338 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8269, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Maraygii Ibraahim | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.5193, 46.6431 | GeoNames | |
| MareereyMarerey Balad, Marerey | Settlement | Balcad | 2.3889, 45.4192 | 455 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8114, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| MareereyMarerey, Mareerrey | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8854, 45.5366 | 765 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9054, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Mareerrey | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.8846, 45.54 | GeoNames | |
| MareerreyMererei | Populated place | Balcad | 2.3891, 45.4182 | GeoNames | |
| Marey | Sand area | Cadale | 2.6242, 46.1299 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Mareygi Caweys | Hill | Cadale | 3.3144, 46.2704 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Mareygi Jaban | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.5681, 46.314 | GeoNames | |
| Maroodile | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9281, 45.3002 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9099, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Maryam keynaanMoryan Keynan | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7671, 45.4259 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8849, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Masaajid Cali Guduud | Populated place | Cadale | 3.1785, 46.4351 | GeoNames | |
| Maxaa deex | Settlement | Balcad | 2.38, 45.3912 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8103, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Maxaa Ka Reebay | Locality | Jowhar | 3.0102, 45.5853 | GeoNames | |
| Maxaakareebay | Human settlement | Jowhar | 3.0167, 45.5833 | Wikidata | |
| Maxamed Buurfuule | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.9134, 45.4899 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9077 | |
| Maxamed CaliEl Mohamed Ali, Moxamed Cali | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.4859, 46.8379 | GeoNames | |
| Maxamed carab | Settlement | Cadale | 2.708, 46.0408 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8761, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Maxamed Saciid | Populated place | Cadale | 3.3738, 46.4834 | GeoNames | |
| Maxamed Saciid | Populated place | Adan Yabaal | 3.3421, 46.6019 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5268 | |
| Maxamed sagiid | Settlement | Cadale | 3.3737, 46.4836 | 89 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 4968, UNDP - 1997 |
| Maxamedcadde | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.3564, 46.6897 | GeoNames | |
| Maxatiifow | Populated place | Balcad | 2.5008, 45.4403 | GeoNames | |
| Maxatiitow | Settlement | Balcad | 2.501, 45.44 | 273 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8335, UNDP - 1997 |
| MayoongaaleMoyongole, Mayoongaale, Maniongale | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.7798, 45.5335 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8871 | |
| MeeyranBur Meiran | Slope(s) | Balcad | 2.6428, 45.9412 | GeoNames | |
| MeeyranBur Meiran | Hill | Balcad | 2.6167, 45.95 | GeoNames | |
| MegedleyMeghadlei | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.8659, 45.5294 | GeoNames | |
| MeyraaleyMeyraley Fishing Sett | Settlement | Balcad | 2.534, 46.1182 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8395, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Midhaaranta | Dune | Balcad | 2.3069, 45.7961 | Wikidata | |
| Midhaaranta | Dune(s) | Balcad | 2.3069, 45.7961 | GeoNames | |
| Miilo Buraasho | Locality | Balcad | 2.5957, 45.4889 | GeoNames | |
| Miir Nagoot | Pond | Jowhar | 3.0946, 45.7372 | GeoNames | |
| Miir Toqwo | Populated place | Jowhar | 3.1054, 45.8524 | GeoNames | |
| Miir-taqwoMirtagwa, Miir Toqwo | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.1034, 45.8515 | 65 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2877, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Miiro | Settlement | Adan Yabaal | 3.6175, 46.1422 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5237, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Miiro carood / cel cosubMiiro Carood / CCeel Cos | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0196, 45.7346 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9154, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Miiro mahed geesay | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9449, 45.7308 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9114, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Miji Bari | Waterhole | Jowhar | 3.17, 45.7533 | Wikidata | |
| Miji Bari | Waterhole(s) | Jowhar | 3.17, 45.7532 | GeoNames | |
| Mijobadan | Locality | Balcad | 2.5526, 45.5278 | GeoNames | |
| Mircolow | Waterhole | Adan Yabaal | 3.6422, 46.1903 | Wikidata | |
| Mircolow | Waterhole(s) | Adan Yabaal | 3.6423, 46.1902 | GeoNames | |
| Mirdhis | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0163, 45.7193 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9150, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Miro | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.6397, 46.1641 | GeoNames | |
| Miro-aruundoMeiro Arud | Settlement | Balcad | 2.5531, 45.4436 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8437, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mirta cali armed | Settlement | Adan Yabaal | 3.6479, 46.2613 | 13 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 4969, UNDP - 1997 |
| Mirta Cali Axmed | Populated place | Adan Yabaal | 3.6478, 46.2613 | GeoNames | |
| Mobilen | Area | Jowhar | 2.75, 45.3333 | GeoNames | |
| Moiko | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7614, 45.3944 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8844, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Mola Borale | Populated place | Jowhar | 3.2167, 45.7667 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2535 | |
| Mooqor Biyood | Locality | Jowhar | 3.0446, 45.5581 | GeoNames | |
| MoorajiiddoMoorajiido, Moroido | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.753, 45.3474 | GeoNames | |
| MoorajiidoMaarajiido | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7514, 45.3416 | 1,255 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8827, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| Mooro Lo'aad | Wadi | Jowhar | 2.9492, 45.8478 | Wikidata | |
| Mooro Lo’aadMooro Lo'aad | Wadi | Jowhar | 2.9491, 45.8478 | GeoNames | |
| Mooro-gubadMoro Guwad | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8071, 45.2888 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8940, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mooyaalay | Waterhole | Jowhar | 2.8339, 45.9372 | Wikidata | |
| Mooyaalay | Waterhole(s) | Jowhar | 2.8339, 45.9373 | GeoNames | |
| Moro iidow | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7302, 45.5609 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8797, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mowlaca sh.cali cabdulle | Settlement | Balcad | 2.5014, 45.3622 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8336, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Moxamed Cali | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.4833, 46.8333 | GeoNames | |
| Moyaale | Settlement | Balcad | 2.5441, 45.4442 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8414, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Moyaale | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8073, 45.6893 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8939, UNDP - 2006 | |
| MoykaMoico | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.7594, 45.4977 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8836 | |
| Muki-dheere | Settlement | Balcad | 2.3612, 45.386 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8087, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Muku dheereMukudheere, Mukadheere | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4363, 45.4671 | 780 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8202, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| MukudheereMoccoidere | Populated place | Balcad | 2.4351, 45.4659 | GeoNames | |
| Mukulaal | Area | Balcad | 2.4448, 45.7469 | GeoNames | |
| Mukulaal | Hill | Cadale | 3.2157, 46.4837 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Mukuley | Populated place | Balcad | 2.4875, 45.4858 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8288 | |
| MulqeeyMulukey | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9243, 45.7522 | 400 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9090, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Muluqey | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.9281, 45.7538 | GeoNames | |
| Mumin Fuusto | Locality | Cadale | 3.4477, 46.2045 | GeoNames | |
| MuolaarMugtaar | Settlement | Balcad | 2.7011, 45.6259 | 193 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8752, UNDP - 1997 |
| Muqtaar | Populated place | Balcad | 2.7026, 45.6256 | GeoNames | |
| Muriale | Settlement | Balcad | 2.3508, 45.3344 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8071, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Muryaale | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.8746, 45.5334 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9038 | |
| Muryaale | Settlement | Balcad | 2.3051, 45.352 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8033, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Muukay | Settlement | Balcad | 2.7245, 45.5069 | 383 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8782, UNDP - 1997 |
| Muulmuule | Locality | Balcad | 2.5149, 45.5358 | GeoNames | |
| MuuryaaleMuuriyale | Settlement | Balcad | 2.2697, 45.3354 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7978, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Muuse Moxamed Raage | Populated place | Balcad | 2.521, 45.8875 | GeoNames | |
| Muuse moxamed raaqe | Settlement | Balcad | 2.5217, 45.8869 | 7 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8372, UNDP - 1997 |
| Nagaadi | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4378, 45.8267 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8205, UNDP - 2006 | |
| NageeyeCeel Negei, El Neghei | Well | Jowhar | 3.1758, 45.3837 | GeoNames | |
| Nagey | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.1755, 45.3837 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2800, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Nawi | Settlement | Adan Yabaal | 3.7911, 46.453 | 72 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 4970, UNDP - 1997 |
| Nawir | Populated place | Adan Yabaal | 3.7898, 46.4545 | GeoNames | |
| Naxaroow | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.878, 45.5825 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9045, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Naxarrow | Locality | Jowhar | 2.8832, 45.572 | GeoNames | |
| Niisow | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.5252, 46.4366 | GeoNames | |
| Nuu-dugle | Settlement | Cadale | 3.2316, 46.5741 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5271, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Nuukaay | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9372, 45.5194 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9109, UNDP - 2006 | |
| NuukayNucai | Populated place | Balcad | 2.7249, 45.508 | GeoNames |
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