| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daayodoofaar | Waterhole | Balcad | 2.4531, 45.5783 | Wikidata | |
| Daayodoofaar | Waterhole(s) | Balcad | 2.4531, 45.5784 | GeoNames | |
| Dab-dheer | Settlement | Balcad | 2.2293, 45.428 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7907, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DabakarreDanakarre, El Damacaro | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.4291, 46.7698 | GeoNames | |
| Dabayodle | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0556, 45.4654 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2922, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DabdheerBur Dabder, Dabdere | Hill | Adan Yabaal | 3.5582, 46.4017 | GeoNames | |
| DabeyleyDabeylley, Dabeiley | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9034, 45.4368 | 248 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9068, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| Dabeylley | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.9056, 45.4388 | GeoNames | |
| Dacaar | Populated place | Jowhar | 3.0175, 45.6591 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9145 | |
| Dacar | Populated place | Cadale | 3.0726, 46.3622 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dacdo | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8579, 45.3969 | 219 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9021, UNDP - 1997 |
| Dagoobley | Waterhole | Cadale | 2.9989, 45.9583 | Wikidata | |
| Dagoobley | Waterhole(s) | Cadale | 2.999, 45.9582 | GeoNames | |
| DalaashMasalle | Populated place | Balcad | 2.664, 45.6173 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8682 | |
| Daleley | Dune | Cadale | 2.8464, 46.3458 | Wikidata | |
| Daleley | Dune(s) | Cadale | 2.8464, 46.3459 | GeoNames | |
| Damal | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.1126, 45.2534 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2883, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Damal | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.1897, 45.4259 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2755, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DamaleyDamaleey, Damaley | Populated place | Balcad | 2.5077, 45.4882 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8352 | |
| Damasha | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7945, 45.4863 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8906, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dameerow | Settlement | Balcad | 2.3203, 45.4063 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8042, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DamootileyDumootiley | Locality | Balcad | 2.4202, 45.5069 | GeoNames | |
| Danbardadis | Settlement | Balcad | 2.5808, 45.6539 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8500, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Dani saqiir | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.834, 45.36 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8990, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Danyeerow | Waterhole | Cadale | 2.9339, 45.9756 | Wikidata | |
| Danyeerow | Waterhole(s) | Cadale | 2.934, 45.9756 | GeoNames | |
| Daranyo | Dune(s) | Cadale | 2.945, 46.4509 | GeoNames | |
| Daranyo | Dune(s) | Cadale | 2.8614, 46.401 | GeoNames | |
| Daranyo (pinadpad nga balas sa Gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe, lat 2,86, long 46,40) | Dune | Cadale | 2.8614, 46.4011 | Wikidata | |
| Daranyo (pinadpad nga balas sa Gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe, lat 2,95, long 46,45) | Dune | Cadale | 2.945, 46.4508 | Wikidata | |
| Darbob | Locality | Cadale | 2.9221, 46.083 | GeoNames | |
| Darusalaam(cabdi jilib) | Settlement | Cadale | 3.0084, 46.3064 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9148, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dawacaale | Locality | Balcad | 2.4611, 45.4967 | GeoNames | |
| Daylabala | Locality | Jowhar | 2.7542, 45.9168 | GeoNames | |
| Daymadheere | Locality | Balcad | 2.3785, 45.3925 | GeoNames | |
| DaymasameDeimasame | Populated place | Balcad | 2.6754, 45.5042 | GeoNames | |
| Deebley | Populated place | Balcad | 2.3959, 45.9557 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8126 | |
| Deelaale | Settlement | Balcad | 2.2723, 45.4552 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7984, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DegaanleyDeganley, Deegaanley | Settlement | Balcad | 2.271, 45.3347 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7980, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 | |
| DegwariiriDigwariiri | Settlement | Balcad | 2.4723, 45.5033 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8274, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Delaale | Hill | Balcad | 2.5397, 46.1135 | GeoNames | |
| Dermodo | Populated place | Cadale | 2.6667, 46.2167 | GeoNames | |
| DeymosaarDaymasaar, Deymosar | Settlement | Balcad | 2.2139, 45.4527 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7881, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 | |
| DeymosameDaymasame | Settlement | Balcad | 2.6717, 45.5026 | 231 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8698, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| Dhaayaha | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0073, 45.641 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9147, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhabacaddo | Well | Adan Yabaal | 3.3502, 46.6883 | GeoNames | |
| Dhabaq Lebi | Populated place | Adan Yabaal | 3.6332, 46.2177 | GeoNames | |
| Dhabaq-labeyDabag Labay, Dhabq labi, Dhabaq Lebi | Settlement | Adan Yabaal | 3.6338, 46.2183 | 25 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5241, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| Dhagaxow | Populated place | Balcad | 2.5269, 45.4846 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8379 · Wikidata | |
| Dhagniiley | Locality | Jowhar | 3.1437, 45.5797 | GeoNames | |
| Dhalooyinka | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0597, 45.42 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2521, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Dhambacaado | Well | Cadale | 3.2996, 46.6724 | GeoNames | |
| DharkeenleyDharxeenley | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.9667, 45.7 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9127 | |
| Dharkenley | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8005, 45.4464 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8922, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dharkeyn Jimcaale | Well | Balcad | 2.2684, 45.3953 | GeoNames | |
| Dharkeynle | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.93, 45.43 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9103, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Dhay-gawaanDlay Gawan | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8177, 45.4167 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8961, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dheere Madow | Well | Cadale | 2.6565, 46.2152 | GeoNames | |
| Dhegaweyne | Pond | Balcad | 2.6037, 45.9758 | GeoNames | |
| Dher madowDermodo | Settlement | Cadale | 2.6621, 46.2062 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8675, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Dhiamaale | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.7413, 45.6581 | 78 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8814, UNDP - 1997 |
| Dhiin-garasDhiinarag | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0553, 45.4226 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2858, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DhiingarasDbiingaras | Populated place | Jowhar | 3.046, 45.4595 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9168 | |
| Dhisaaqdi Cumar MuraxDhisaaqdi Gumar Murax | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.7857, 46.336 | GeoNames | |
| Dhismaale | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.7419, 45.6572 | GeoNames | |
| Dhogley | Waterhole | Cadale | 3.1228, 46.4797 | Wikidata | |
| Dhogley | Waterhole(s) | Cadale | 3.1229, 46.4797 | GeoNames | |
| Dhogoley Bari | Waterhole | Balcad | 2.7164, 45.6811 | Wikidata | |
| Dhogoley Bari | Waterhole(s) | Balcad | 2.7164, 45.6812 | GeoNames | |
| Dhogonle | Settlement | Adan Yabaal | 3.6651, 46.2282 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5255, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhoomey | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8669, 45.5407 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9026, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhudhub | Dune | Cadale | 2.8792, 46.2869 | Wikidata | |
| Dhudhub | Dune(s) | Cadale | 2.8792, 46.287 | GeoNames | |
| Dhuman cadow | Settlement | Cadale | 3.3262, 46.2408 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5258, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhumayga | Settlement | Balcad | 2.6083, 45.9967 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8566, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DhurwayleBulo Drueil | Populated place | Jowhar | 2.9591, 45.4609 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9129 | |
| Dhuubo | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.5187, 46.1569 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Didi Sammantar | Pond | Cadale | 3.331, 46.4081 | GeoNames | |
| Dighisso | Area | Adan Yabaal | 3.7, 46.3333 | GeoNames | |
| Digissow | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.6647, 46.2115 | GeoNames | |
| Diinlaawe | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0412, 45.5098 | 780 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9165, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 |
| DiinlowDiinlaawe | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.2167, 45.5332 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2775, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Diirdiirre | Locality | Adan Yabaal | 3.6802, 46.7093 | GeoNames | |
| DinlaabeDinlave | Populated place | Jowhar | 3.047, 45.5158 | GeoNames | |
| DiriiyeDirilye | Pond | Jowhar | 3.0546, 45.6579 | GeoNames | |
| Dirim | Hills | Cadale | 2.7843, 46.1033 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Docoley | Settlement | Balcad | 2.5755, 45.4605 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8484, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dohollei | Populated place | Balcad | 2.3, 45.35 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8027 | |
| Don Hiil | Waterhole | Adan Yabaal | 3.7331, 46.3669 | Wikidata | |
| Don Hiil | Waterhole(s) | Adan Yabaal | 3.733, 46.3669 | GeoNames | |
| Don kahare | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.081, 45.2555 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2929, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Donka burfule | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9289, 45.5112 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9100, FSAU | |
| Doola Saxow | Well | Cadale | 2.64, 46.2019 | GeoNames | |
| Doon dheereDondere | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8371, 45.6183 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8998, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Doon hodey | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.9732, 45.8354 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 9137, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Doon Shuule | Populated place | Balcad | 2.7293, 45.6653 | GeoNames | |
| Doon Soomaali | Populated place | Jowhar | 3.1356, 45.656 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2522 | |
| Doon-jilile | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.0802, 45.2614 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2882, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Doon-kaxarow | Settlement | Jowhar | 3.081, 45.2555 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2881, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Doon-qalaanqalDon Qalankhal, Qalaanqal | Settlement | Jowhar | 2.8335, 45.6336 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 8986, 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