| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiiro maskiin | IDP Camp | Hamar Weyne | 2.0321, 45.3408 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7315, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Jirdhiska | IDP Camp | Yaaqshid | 2.0596, 45.3401 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7554, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Jubba 1 | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0376, 45.3447 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10685, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Jubba 1 | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0398, 45.3486 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7405, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Jubba 2 | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0375, 45.3451 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10686, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Jubba 2 | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0399, 45.3489 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7407, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kaam ayaan | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0373, 45.3064 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7368, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kaam liibaan | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.0404, 45.3462 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7420, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kaawa godey | IDP Camp | Wadajir (Medina) | 2.0129, 45.2714 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7266, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kalanturada faransiskaCalturo Francisco | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.041, 45.3479 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7433, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| KalberkaKalabeer | IDP Camp | Cabdulasis | 2.0403, 45.3617 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7417, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kalelow | IDP Camp | Karaan | 2.0497, 45.3682 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7527, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kalkaal | IDP Camp | Daynile | 2.0706, 45.2342 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7588, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Kaluunka | IDP Camp | Cabdulasis | 2.0447, 45.3578 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7487, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kamka arimahagudaha | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.0429, 45.3465 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7461, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kamka bismilaahi | IDP Camp | Karaan | 2.0783, 45.411 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7604, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kaxshiiqaaleed | IDP Camp | Kahda | 2.0345, 45.2565 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7331, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Koka cola | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0391, 45.3103 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7397, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Kuuriya | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0372, 45.3036 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7366, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Laanta bangiga | IDP Camp | Hamar Weyne | 2.0354, 45.3397 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7337, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Lanta duumada | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0405, 45.3501 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7422, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Lanta olombic | IDP Camp | Yaaqshid | 2.0615, 45.3392 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7562, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| LasaleetiLaasareeti Camp | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.0459, 45.3578 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7495, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Lido | IDP Camp | Cabdulasis | 2.0387, 45.3599 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7393, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Liiban | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0406, 45.3046 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7425, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Maaliyada | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0364, 45.3428 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7350, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| MacaanCeel Bacad | Well | Unspecified | 2.1708, 45.5791 | GeoNames | |
| Macalin jamac | IDP Camp | Hamar Weyne | 2.0348, 45.3377 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7332, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Magool 1 | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0376, 45.3023 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7375, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Magool 2 | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0384, 45.3018 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7390, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Maka al mukarama | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.0522, 45.3543 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7538, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Maktabada | IDP Camp | Hamar Weyne | 2.0371, 45.3385 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7362, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Malyada | IDP Camp | Hawl Wadaag | 2.0407, 45.3255 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7426, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Manaahijta | IDP Camp | Waaberi | 2.0295, 45.3128 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7300, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Mareer | IDP Camp | Unspecified | 2.1084, 45.3747 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7738, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Marinayo | IDP Camp | Karaan | 2.0446, 45.3632 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7486, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Markabka | IDP Camp | Cabdulasis | 2.0429, 45.3587 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7463, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| MarmarkaMar Mar | IDP Camp | Wadajir (Medina) | 2.0203, 45.3019 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7270, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Martini | IDP Camp | Hamar Weyne | 2.0306, 45.3399 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7308, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Masjidka hindigaCeel Hindi | IDP Camp | Hamar Weyne | 2.0329, 45.3427 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7318, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Maslax | IDP Camp | Waaberi | 2.0231, 45.3088 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10681, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Maslax | IDP Camp | Wadajir (Medina) | 2.0293, 45.3088 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7299, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| May kaa reebay | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0357, 45.3016 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7340, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Mocow | IDP Camp | Karaan | 2.0452, 45.3654 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7491, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Muqdisho | Harbor(s) | Cabdulasis | 2.036, 45.3532 | GeoNames | |
| Naciim 1Camp Naciimo 1 | IDP Camp | Karaan | 2.0463, 45.362 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7497, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Naciim 2Camp Naciimo 2 | IDP Camp | Karaan | 2.048, 45.3617 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7512, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Naciim 3Camp Naciimo 3 | IDP Camp | Karaan | 2.0469, 45.3641 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7504, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Nadka 1Netco 2 | IDP Camp | Cabdulasis | 2.0399, 45.3549 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7408, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Nadka 2Netco 1 | IDP Camp | Cabdulasis | 2.0404, 45.3548 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7418, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Nageyle | IDP Camp | Wadajir (Medina) | 2.0304, 45.3064 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7306, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Nastexo | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0373, 45.3434 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7369, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Nux maxamud | IDP Camp | Unspecified | 2.1056, 45.3733 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7721, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| OnatONAD | IDP Camp | Cabdulasis | 2.0425, 45.3556 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7453, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Oto oto | IDP Camp | Waaberi | 2.0354, 45.3271 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7339, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Owliyo | IDP Camp | Yaaqshid | 2.0602, 45.3405 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7558, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Owliyo | IDP Camp | Karaan | 2.0782, 45.4148 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7603, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Qaraha | IDP Camp | Wardhigley | 2.0557, 45.338 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7547, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Qasab | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0352, 45.3094 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7334, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Qoob dooro | IDP Camp | Cabdulasis | 2.0439, 45.3607 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7479, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Qoraxey | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0372, 45.3018 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7364, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Qoryoley | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0358, 45.3027 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7344, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Qurunbow | IDP Camp | Waaberi | 2.0068, 45.2843 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7261, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Raadiyo Muqdisho | Radio station | Daynile | 2.1025, 45.2851 | GeoNames | |
| Raas Maliima KhawaajiRas Melimet Cavagia | Point | Dharkenley | 1.9698, 45.231 | GeoNames | |
| Raas Sif | Point | Waaberi | 2.0215, 45.3284 | GeoNames | |
| Rashid | IDP Camp | Cabdulasis | 2.0437, 45.3569 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7474, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Rt | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.0444, 45.3483 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7481, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Rt | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.0446, 45.3466 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10683, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Saadka | IDP Camp | Daynile | 2.0548, 45.2931 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7543, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Safaarada sacuudiga | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.0446, 45.3493 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7484, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Safarada ingiriiska | IDP Camp | Hamar Weyne | 2.03, 45.3367 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7304, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Safarada ruushka | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0395, 45.3473 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7402, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Salad derbi | IDP Camp | Unspecified | 2.0958, 45.3672 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7692, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Scidle | Populated place | Unspecified | 2.15, 45.4667 | GeoNames | |
| Seddex burood | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0375, 45.3054 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7374, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Seddex burood | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0405, 45.3061 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10679, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Seybiyaana | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.038, 45.2981 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7382, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Sh. cismaanmacow | IDP Camp | Bondhere | 2.0401, 45.3447 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7413, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Sh. yuusuf | IDP Camp | Wadajir (Medina) | 2.0219, 45.2816 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7275, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shabaqleey | IDP Camp | Hawl Wadaag | 2.0403, 45.3282 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7415, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| ShabelleWebi-Shabelle | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.0413, 45.3468 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7440, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shabelle 1 | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0359, 45.3061 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7345, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shabelle 2 | IDP Camp | Hodan | 2.0406, 45.3054 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7424, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shabelle 2 | IDP Camp | Shibis | 2.0438, 45.3478 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7477, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shanta geed | IDP Camp | Bondhere | 2.0426, 45.3421 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7455, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shaqalaha | IDP Camp | Hawl Wadaag | 2.033, 45.3187 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7320, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| SheelareShalare | IDP Camp | Hamar Jabjab | 2.0293, 45.3286 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7286, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Sheikh nuraniShiikh Nurudiin | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0377, 45.3442 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7376, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shiekh isse | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0378, 45.3494 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7378, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shiidle | IDP Camp | Yaaqshid | 2.0556, 45.341 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7546, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shimbirole | IDP Camp | Daynile | 2.0714, 45.2262 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7590, OCHA - 2008 | |
| Shinema somali | IDP Camp | Waaberi | 2.0332, 45.3203 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7324, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Shomin | Settlement | Wardhigley | 2.0456, 45.332 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7493, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Shuuriye | IDP Camp | Waaberi | 2.0348, 45.3242 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7333, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Sidam | IDP Camp | Shangaani | 2.0379, 45.3477 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7381, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Sii sii | IDP Camp | Daynile | 2.0574, 45.2976 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7550, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Siinka dheer | Settlement | Kahda | 2.0721, 45.2231 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7592, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Siliga maraykanka | IDP Camp | Wadajir (Medina) | 2.0306, 45.2928 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7307, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Simad | Settlement | Wardhigley | 2.0661, 45.3263 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 7571, 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