| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| War Dhagax | Locality | Jowhar | 2.8564, 45.7469 | GeoNames | |
| War Dhagax | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.8536, 45.7631 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9014 | |
| War farax | Settlement | Cadale | 2.708, 46.0408 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8760, UNDP - 2006 | |
| War Gaab | Populated place | Balcad | 2.419, 45.4412 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8168 | |
| War Garasley | Waterhole | Adan Yabaal | 3.4906, 46.5022 | Wikidata | |
| War Garasley | Waterhole(s) | Adan Yabaal | 3.4905, 46.5023 | GeoNames | |
| War God | Waterhole | Balcad | 2.3511, 45.4181 | Wikidata | |
| War God | Waterhole(s) | Balcad | 2.3511, 45.4182 | GeoNames | |
| War Hareeri | Pond | Cadale | 3.1911, 46.282 | GeoNames | |
| War Jurey | Waterhole | Balcad | 2.7183, 45.74 | Wikidata | |
| War JureyWar Jiirey | Waterhole(s) | Balcad | 2.7182, 45.74 | GeoNames | |
| War Weyn | Locality | Cadale | 3.4002, 46.4117 | GeoNames | |
| War-ciiseWarciise | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8076, 45.7197 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8942, UNDP - 2006 | |
| War-gaab | Settlement | Balcad | 2.2184, 45.4609 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7888, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Wara Jidricay | Locality | Cadale | 3.2084, 46.2481 | GeoNames | |
| Waraabe-jiif | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0715, 45.687 | 350 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2872, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Warabo Jiif | Populated place | Jowhar | 3.08, 45.6775 | GeoNames | |
| Warai | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8381, 45.5353 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9000, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Waraxley | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.8846, 45.6469 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9053 | |
| Ware jalle | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4167, 45.5333 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8158, UNDP - 1997 | |
| WargaadhiUergadi | Populated place | Cadale | 3.2055, 46.5693 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5261 | |
| Wariiriley | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.829, 45.6765 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8979, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Wariri-shiikh cumarWariri Sheikh Omar | Settlement | Balcad | 2.233, 45.4332 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7914, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Warma Dhigad | Sand area | Cadale | 2.7059, 46.2528 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Warojaalle | Waterhole | Balcad | 2.4172, 45.5339 | Wikidata | |
| Warojaalle | Waterhole(s) | Balcad | 2.4173, 45.5338 | GeoNames | |
| Warrey | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.8411, 45.5467 | GeoNames | |
| Warshiikh | Point | Balcad | 2.4414, 46.0235 | GeoNames | |
| WarshiikhAncoraggio di Uarsciech, Uarsciech Anchorage, Uarsciek Anchorage, Warsheik Anchorage | Anchorage | Balcad | 2.3, 45.8 | GeoNames | |
| Warta dibisamatarWarta | Settlement | Cadale | 3.3607, 46.3477 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5251, UNDP - 2006, FSAU | |
| Wartey | Waterhole | Jowhar | 2.9486, 45.8781 | Wikidata | |
| Wartey | Waterhole(s) | Jowhar | 2.9487, 45.8781 | GeoNames | |
| Waska | Pond | Jowhar | 3.1343, 45.7959 | GeoNames | |
| Waxarooley | Dune | Balcad | 2.4547, 45.9719 | Wikidata | |
| Waxarooley | Dune(s) | Balcad | 2.4547, 45.972 | GeoNames | |
| Weylokuxidh | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.5137, 46.8995 | GeoNames | |
| Weylokuxidh YarEl Ueile, Weylakaxidh Yar | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.5308, 46.9034 | GeoNames | |
| Xaabley | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.8216, 45.6731 | GeoNames | |
| Xaabley 2Habley SatCeellite 2 | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8082, 45.6718 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8945, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xaabley Xaashi Anweyn | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.3765, 46.7111 | GeoNames | |
| Xaabley1Yaabley, Xaabley | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8199, 45.6709 | 183 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8968, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Xaabley3Xaabley | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8229, 45.6707 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8971, UNDP - 2006 | |
| XaadfuuleXaadfuute | Well | Jowhar | 3.0543, 45.1373 | GeoNames | |
| Xaaji | Locality | Balcad | 2.7191, 45.3779 | GeoNames | |
| Xaaji CaliHagi Ali | Populated place | Cadale | 2.9222, 46.2203 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9079 | |
| Xaaji canshuur | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.2072, 45.5371 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2770, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xaaji-xaamud | Settlement | Adan Yabaal | 3.7002, 46.2501 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5234, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xaanoolay | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8014, 45.6078 | 225 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8927, UNDP - 1997 |
| Xaanooley | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.8006, 45.6086 | GeoNames | |
| Xaanshooley | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8753, 45.5542 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9043, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xaaray | Wadi | Balcad | 2.5438, 45.415 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Xabaal Juule | Locality | Cadale | 3.2195, 46.1199 | GeoNames | |
| Xabaalo Baasto | Locality | Balcad | 2.5841, 45.3987 | GeoNames | |
| Xabashi | Hills | Cadale | 3.2029, 46.3971 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Xagaa-degXagaay Deg | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4883, 45.8592 | 39 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8303, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| Xagaay Deg | Populated place | Balcad | 2.4916, 45.8599 | GeoNames | |
| Xagar Waab | Locality | Cadale | 3.2404, 46.0419 | GeoNames | |
| Xagarow | Populated place | Balcad | 2.4213, 45.4134 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8175 | |
| Xajin | Locality | Cadale | 3.1244, 46.1776 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Xajinley | Dune | Cadale | 2.7117, 46.2194 | Wikidata | |
| Xajinley | Dune(s) | Cadale | 2.7117, 46.2194 | GeoNames | |
| Xaliimo xiiran | Settlement | Adan Yabaal | 3.501, 46.2934 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5257, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xamaroow | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4193, 45.7721 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8170, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xamarow | Well | Balcad | 2.4194, 45.7726 | GeoNames | |
| Xamuudcadde | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.3595, 46.6907 | GeoNames | |
| XandulowXandulow / Jameegtul Khe | Settlement | Balcad | 2.6014, 45.3628 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8550, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xanley | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4634, 45.4534 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8252, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xarare | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.8116, 46.4478 | GeoNames | |
| Xararey | Locality | Jowhar | 3.2113, 45.5506 | GeoNames | |
| Xararkii Eji | Locality | Jowhar | 3.1753, 45.5543 | GeoNames | |
| Xarasin | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.665, 46.464 | GeoNames | |
| Xareed | Well | Cadale | 2.7128, 46.2744 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Xarir Madow | Dune | Adan Yabaal | 3.2936, 46.805 | Wikidata | |
| Xarir Madow | Dune(s) | Adan Yabaal | 3.2936, 46.8049 | GeoNames | |
| Xasan badi | Settlement | Balcad | 2.6063, 45.9666 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8560, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xasan Barre | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.5851, 46.1086 | GeoNames | |
| Xasan Cadde | Hill | Adan Yabaal | 3.4714, 46.3192 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Xasan Shogole | Locality | Balcad | 2.4858, 45.4954 | GeoNames | |
| XaskuleXaskulle | Settlement | Cadale | 2.6818, 46.2449 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8713, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xaskulle | Well | Cadale | 2.6842, 46.245 | GeoNames | |
| XaskulleAsculle, El Asculle | Populated place | Cadale | 2.6856, 46.2459 | GeoNames | |
| Xassan geediHassan Gedi, Xassan Geddi | Settlement | Cadale | 3.3075, 46.571 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5269, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 | |
| XawaadleyHawadley, Hawaadley, Auadle, Auadlei | Populated place | Balcad | 2.5826, 45.4894 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8504 | |
| Xawaal barbaar | Settlement | Cadale | 2.5993, 46.1076 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8541, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xawaal roobeey | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8333, 45.7527 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8985, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xawaal Weyn | Locality | Jowhar | 3.0014, 45.6491 | GeoNames | |
| Xawaal Xasan | Locality | Cadale | 3.3258, 46.156 | GeoNames | |
| Xawaal-dubile | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8127, 45.9059 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8955, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xawaal-huday | Settlement | Balcad | 2.5338, 45.4785 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8394, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xawaala Boddey | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.4599, 46.4151 | GeoNames | |
| Xawaale Gybtay | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.7405, 46.5118 | GeoNames | |
| Xayo | Locality | Balcad | 2.64, 45.5873 | GeoNames | |
| Xeyle martiile | Settlement | Cadale | 2.6618, 46.1257 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8672, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xeylo Dheere | Locality | Balcad | 2.6034, 45.6008 | GeoNames | |
| Xibaan | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4566, 45.7795 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8238, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Xidid Dooley | Wadi | Jowhar | 3.1558, 45.5066 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Xiijaab | Locality | Balcad | 2.6568, 45.5736 | GeoNames | |
| Ximigaablow | Area | Balcad | 2.3167, 45.5832 | GeoNames | |
| Ximigaablow | Populated place | Balcad | 2.3324, 45.4839 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8051 | |
| Xirka dhere | Settlement | Adan Yabaal | 3.5079, 46.209 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5252, 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