| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samow Farrey | Well | Balcad | 2.4407, 45.829 | GeoNames | |
| Sangadale | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9156, 45.42 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9078, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Sanqaar | Hills | Cadale | 3.0628, 46.4337 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Saqar Ciise | Locality | Cadale | 3.3789, 46.425 | GeoNames | |
| SaqiireSakhiiro | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7612, 45.6727 | 96 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8842, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Sariiraale | Settlement | Balcad | 2.6181, 45.4023 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8589, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Sarur | Sand area | Cadale | 2.8083, 46.353 | GeoNames | |
| Sayga | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4724, 45.3587 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8275, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Scec AvicherScek Avicher | Populated place | Jowhar | 3.1333, 45.8333 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2538 | |
| Scidle | Area | Jowhar | 2.9167, 45.75 | GeoNames | |
| Scidle Bari | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.9333, 45.5167 | GeoNames | |
| Seejo | Locality | Cadale | 3.049, 46.1227 | GeoNames | |
| Seerjito | Locality | Balcad | 2.3896, 45.5053 | GeoNames | |
| Seexiye | Locality | Jowhar | 2.902, 45.5673 | GeoNames | |
| Seexiye | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9026, 45.5818 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9067, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Seexiye | Temporary nomadic settlement | Jowhar | 2.9345, 45.5647 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11383, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Shaafal | Temporary nomadic settlement | Jowhar | 2.9644, 45.5554 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11382, UNDP - 2006 | |
| ShaamShan, Shaan | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9853, 45.517 | 498 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9140, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| ShaanScian | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.9867, 45.5171 | GeoNames | |
| Shaash-cad | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4803, 45.4003 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8285, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Shafac | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9664, 45.5599 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9132, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Shameento | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.7655, 45.589 | GeoNames | |
| Shamenlo | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7349, 45.5152 | 258 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8803, UNDP - 1997 |
| Shamento | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.7356, 45.514 | GeoNames | |
| ShamiindoShameento | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7655, 45.5888 | 5,200 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8846, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Shanaad | Canal | Jowhar | 2.7717, 45.5239 | Wikidata | |
| Shanaad | Canal | Jowhar | 2.7718, 45.5239 | GeoNames | |
| ShanlowScento | Populated place | Balcad | 2.539, 45.4833 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8378 | |
| Shanta agab/kulanShanta Aqab | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7836, 45.708 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8890, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Shanta garas | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9488, 45.256 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9116, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Shashqad | Locality | Balcad | 2.4594, 45.6807 | GeoNames | |
| Sheekh hintireShiikhxintir | Settlement | Balcad | 2.5562, 45.5086 | 17 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8446, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Sheeq yaale | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4512, 45.701 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8228, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Sheikh ooyaayeShiik Ooyaaye | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7784, 45.5277 | 38 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8880, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Shelaale | Sand area | Balcad | 2.5599, 46.0468 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Shiid | Settlement | Cadale | 2.5802, 46.1309 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8496, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Shiidle-bari | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9377, 45.5254 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9110, UNDP - 2006, FSAU | |
| Shiikh | Populated place | Balcad | 2.4707, 45.4661 | GeoNames | |
| Shiikh Cumar | Locality | Balcad | 2.2697, 45.4356 | GeoNames | |
| Shiikh Eybokar | Pond | Jowhar | 3.1554, 45.8216 | GeoNames | |
| Shiikh Ooyaaye | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.777, 45.522 | GeoNames | |
| Shiikh-ahmed gabaleSh. Ahmed Gabale | Settlement | Balcad | 2.5905, 45.3681 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8530, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Shiikhxintir | Populated place | Balcad | 2.5542, 45.5105 | GeoNames | |
| Shimbiraale | Locality | Cadale | 3.0444, 46.3443 | GeoNames | |
| Shuute | Settlement | Adan Yabaal | 3.6951, 46.2918 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5254, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Sifad Cad | Dune | Balcad | 2.3, 45.7692 | Wikidata | |
| Sifad Cad | Dune(s) | Balcad | 2.3, 45.7692 | GeoNames | |
| SigaaleSigaare | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4297, 45.686 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8196, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Sigalle | Hill | Cadale | 3.114, 46.3922 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Siicow | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.7992, 45.5468 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8921 | |
| Siley | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7949, 45.5398 | 206 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8907, UNDP - 1997 |
| Sitey | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.7922, 45.5442 | GeoNames | |
| Summadale | Locality | Cadale | 2.9219, 46.0464 | GeoNames | |
| Suubiye | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.5905, 46.7675 | GeoNames | |
| Suulalle | Locality | Balcad | 2.3436, 45.7097 | GeoNames | |
| TabaarTabacar, Tavaar | Locality | Cadale | 3.0879, 46.035 | GeoNames | |
| Tacdaad | Dune | Balcad | 2.5097, 46.0375 | Wikidata | |
| Tacdaad | Dune(s) | Balcad | 2.5097, 46.0375 | GeoNames | |
| Taib | Well | Cadale | 2.6459, 46.2028 | GeoNames | |
| Tako tako | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8431, 45.5417 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9007, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Tarade | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8968, 45.3191 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9061, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Tarede | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8708, 45.3208 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9037, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Tawakal | Settlement | Cadale | 3.454, 46.1218 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2861, UNDP - 2006 | |
| TayeegTayeeq | Locality | Jowhar | 2.9333, 45.9333 | GeoNames | |
| Tayeega | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8184, 45.6953 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8962, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Tayeegleey | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.2051, 45.4595 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2895, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Tayeg bakoy | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.1887, 45.4464 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2923, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Tiley | Pond | Jowhar | 3.1378, 45.8324 | GeoNames | |
| Timire | Settlement | Balcad | 2.2843, 45.7729 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8005, UNDP - 1997 | |
| TimireTimirre | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8057, 45.5351 | 217 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8935, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| TimirreTemerre | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.8098, 45.5363 | GeoNames | |
| Todobatugaar | Locality | Balcad | 2.5843, 45.3876 | GeoNames | |
| Tugaare | Pond | Jowhar | 3.0352, 45.6644 | GeoNames | |
| Tur Dheedheere | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.5989, 46.3247 | GeoNames | |
| TuugaareyTugarey, Tuuwaarey, Tuwaarey | Settlement | Balcad | 2.6562, 45.5005 | 1,274 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8659, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| Tuugarrey | Waterhole | Cadale | 2.8647, 45.9586 | Wikidata | |
| Tuugarrey | Waterhole(s) | Cadale | 2.8646, 45.9586 | GeoNames | |
| Tuulada geed casher | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4048, 45.3645 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8139, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Tuulada isgosIsgos, Isgoys, Isgoos | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4086, 45.3676 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8145, UNDP - 2006, FSAU | |
| Tuulada-khalif qaajeTuulada Khalif Qaqs | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8009, 45.6548 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8924, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Tuullo yabadheeleTuullo YabadheCeele | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9271, 45.7789 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9097, UNDP - 2006 | |
| TuuwaareyTugherrei | Populated place | Balcad | 2.6601, 45.5009 | GeoNames | |
| Uar Areri | Waterhole(s) | Adan Yabaal | 3.4167, 46.6333 | GeoNames | |
| Uar Arif | Waterhole(s) | Cadale | 3.2167, 46.2833 | GeoNames | |
| Uar Dibi Samantar | Waterhole(s) | Cadale | 3.3333, 46.3167 | GeoNames | |
| Ubaale | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.1131, 45.4083 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2540, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Umula Madhubo | Waterhole | Jowhar | 2.9731, 45.9203 | Wikidata | |
| Umula Madhubo | Waterhole(s) | Jowhar | 2.9731, 45.9203 | GeoNames | |
| Urmudle | Well | Cadale | 2.6066, 46.1756 | GeoNames | |
| Useyle | Locality | Cadale | 3.1747, 46.2229 | GeoNames | |
| Uubaale | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0627, 45.256 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2880, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Waab-cadey | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7558, 45.6502 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8835, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Waab-cdeyWaab cadey -1 | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4557, 45.3903 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8237, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Waasuge | Locality | Cadale | 2.8701, 46.0557 | GeoNames | |
| Wab Dheere | Locality | Cadale | 3.3365, 46.4229 | GeoNames | |
| Wabweyn | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.6881, 46.1605 | GeoNames | |
| Wambaar | Hill | Balcad | 2.227, 45.6736 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| War Ciise | Waterhole | Balcad | 2.7136, 45.7144 | Wikidata | |
| War Ciise | Waterhole(s) | Balcad | 2.7136, 45.7145 | GeoNames | |
| War dhagax | Settlement | Balcad | 2.3541, 45.7353 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8076, 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