| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbachir | Well | Hobyo | 5.95, 48.3667 | GeoNames | |
| Lugakalakac | Locality | Hobyo | 6.0754, 48.9505 | GeoNames | |
| Lugmaweyne | Locality | Hobyo | 6.4133, 48.6356 | GeoNames | |
| LulubshoDolobscio | Well | Hobyo | 5.5737, 48.0812 | GeoNames | |
| Lulubsho | Settlement | Hobyo | 5.5733, 48.0347 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5034, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Lulun LoohEl Lulunloh | Well | Hobyo | 5.2104, 48.425 | GeoNames | |
| Luqmayar | Hills | Jariiban | 6.8318, 49.2326 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Luundheer | Locality | Hobyo | 5.4677, 48.2287 | GeoNames | |
| Maad dheer | Temporary nomadic settlement | Jariiban | 6.9719, 49.3404 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11290, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Madax Geed | Locality | Hobyo | 5.0873, 48.2846 | GeoNames | |
| Madlooyin | Human settlement | Jariiban | 7.5284, 48.9109 | Wikidata | |
| Madlooyin | Settlement | Jariiban | 7.5289, 48.9107 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2289, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Maga Qurun | Waterhole | Jariiban | 7.1203, 48.8881 | Wikidata | |
| Maga Qurun | Waterhole(s) | Jariiban | 7.1202, 48.8881 | GeoNames | |
| Maga qurun (higlada) | Temporary nomadic settlement | Jariiban | 7.0785, 48.9972 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11157, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Magadheere | Locality | Jariiban | 7.28, 49.4741 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| MagadhudhuuleEl Magai, El Magai Dudule | Well | Hobyo | 6.4765, 48.8177 | GeoNames | |
| Magajebe | Well | Hobyo | 5.1981, 48.416 | GeoNames | |
| Magamidi | Well | Jariiban | 6.9994, 48.9695 | GeoNames | |
| Magaxaar | Well | Hobyo | 6.5216, 48.8301 | GeoNames | |
| Magay DhuubEl Magai Dub, Maday Dhuub | Well | Hobyo | 6.5255, 48.8272 | GeoNames | |
| Magayfoolweyne | Wadi | Xarardheere | 4.927, 48.0957 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Magooley | Wadi | Jariiban | 7.4309, 48.8216 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Mahan | Temporary nomadic settlement | Galdogob | 7.0926, 47.3434 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10963, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Malaasle | Settlement | Gaalkacyo | 6.845, 47.4333 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5035, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Maraa | Wadi | Jariiban | 7.4457, 49.1834 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Maraa Saalax | Wadi | Hobyo | 5.4493, 48.1551 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Maras | Temporary nomadic settlement | Jariiban | 7.522, 49.1431 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11284, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mareer | Locality | Jariiban | 7.0214, 49.0922 | GeoNames | |
| Mareer | Settlement | Jariiban | 7.0008, 49.1087 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2299, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Margaaga | Locality | Gaalkacyo | 7.2472, 47.5526 | GeoNames | |
| Masaajidyo | Locality | Xarardheere | 4.6072, 48.024 | GeoNames | |
| Mashashoor | Wadi | Gaalkacyo | 6.9249, 48.0976 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Mataamo | Locality | Jariiban | 7.3177, 49.0217 | GeoNames | |
| MaxankaMakhanka | Locality | Galdogob | 7.0629, 47.407 | GeoNames | |
| Maygag QabcalleMaigag Cabhale | Locality | Gaalkacyo | 7.0103, 48.4124 | GeoNames | |
| Maygagqabcalle | Geographical feature | Gaalkacyo | 7.0167, 48.4167 | Wikidata | |
| Maysaare | Temporary nomadic settlement | Jariiban | 7.2734, 49.4602 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11287, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Meygaag | Locality | Jariiban | 7.0326, 48.9354 | GeoNames | |
| Meygaag | Temporary nomadic settlement | Gaalkacyo | 6.6953, 46.9252 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10976, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Miira Dheere | Well | Hobyo | 6.0017, 47.5921 | GeoNames | |
| Miliqo | Well | Hobyo | 5.2638, 47.6038 | GeoNames | |
| Miliqo | Populated place | Xarardheere | 4.9518, 47.6779 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5036 | |
| Miliqo | Settlement | Xarardheere | 5.0185, 47.9823 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5113, UNDP - 2006 | |
| MiracilMarai, Maruil, Miraci | Well | Hobyo | 5.5951, 48.6995 | GeoNames | |
| Miradheere | Locality | Hobyo | 6.3681, 47.8828 | GeoNames | |
| Miriflaawe | Well | Hobyo | 5.5122, 48.6509 | GeoNames | |
| Miro DheeroDunti Miradero | Well | Hobyo | 6.3437, 48.1073 | GeoNames | |
| MiroonNiroon, Miron, Miiroon, Mirroon | Settlement | Xarardheere | 4.9479, 47.9372 | 166 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5114, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| Mirroon | Populated place | Xarardheere | 4.9474, 47.9371 | GeoNames | |
| Mirroon | Settlement | Hobyo | 5.9453, 47.9375 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5037, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Mirsaale | Well | Hobyo | 5.9559, 47.9843 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Mitaale | Well | Hobyo | 6.3127, 48.1642 | GeoNames | |
| Moofiray | Locality | Jariiban | 7.1514, 49.0007 | GeoNames | |
| Moofire | Locality | Jariiban | 7.363, 49.2847 | GeoNames | |
| Moofire | Wadi | Jariiban | 7.4212, 49.2439 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Moqor | Area | Gaalkacyo | 6.4403, 46.9435 | GeoNames | |
| Mubarak | IDP Camp | Gaalkacyo | 6.7952, 47.4483 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5337, UNHCR - 2008 | |
| Mugle-madow | Temporary nomadic settlement | Jariiban | 7.1453, 48.5633 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11155, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Muqla Madow | Wadi | Jariiban | 7.2626, 48.6964 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Nayla Lagu Xir | Well | Hobyo | 5.7709, 47.9336 | GeoNames | |
| Neyla Caddey | Locality | Hobyo | 5.5652, 48.6677 | GeoNames | |
| Niriq | Locality | Jariiban | 7.4402, 49.2915 | GeoNames | |
| Nugaal Gaban | Locality | Jariiban | 6.931, 49.2599 | GeoNames | |
| Nugal/gaban | Temporary nomadic settlement | Galdogob | 6.8655, 46.9858 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10972, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Oalaanqale | Settlement | Gaalkacyo | 7.4743, 48.0612 | 92 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 811, UNDP - 1997 |
| Oday-Ku-Jab | Locality | Hobyo | 5.8509, 47.9325 | GeoNames | |
| Ooman | Settlement | Gaalkacyo | 6.7418, 47.5552 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5066, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Or Ghielleis | Populated place | Hobyo | 6.1667, 48.8833 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5038 | |
| Orghielleis | Human settlement | Hobyo | 6.1667, 48.8833 | Wikidata | |
| OrgiyallaysOrigiyallays | Locality | Hobyo | 6.181, 48.8492 | GeoNames | |
| Ortalis | Populated place | Hobyo | 6, 48.1833 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5039 | |
| Osbole | Marsh(es) | Hobyo | 5.5, 47.75 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Owrbare | Waterhole | Jariiban | 7.6203, 49.0214 | Wikidata | |
| Owrbare | Waterhole(s) | Jariiban | 7.6202, 49.0213 | GeoNames | |
| Punta Diga | Point | Hobyo | 5.35, 48.5333 | GeoNames | |
| Qaantuur | Locality | Hobyo | 5.6551, 48.3085 | GeoNames | |
| Qabaalle | Locality | Xarardheere | 4.9766, 47.8731 | GeoNames | |
| QaidarreGaidero | Populated place | Hobyo | 6.75, 48.3167 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5040 | |
| Qalaalweyn | Wadi | Jariiban | 7.3828, 49.0975 | Wikidata | |
| Qalaalweyn | Wadi | Jariiban | 7.3827, 49.0975 | GeoNames | |
| Qalaanqale | Populated place | Gaalkacyo | 7.4748, 48.0612 | GeoNames | |
| QalladCulli, Gulle | Populated place | Hobyo | 5.9667, 48.9333 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5041 | |
| Qansahtimir | Geographical feature | Jariiban | 6.8, 48.6833 | Wikidata | |
| Qansax Timir | Locality | Jariiban | 6.8092, 48.6813 | GeoNames | |
| QansaxburburGherreuene | Locality | Hobyo | 6.2163, 47.6754 | GeoNames | |
| Qaraaba JiiftaBur Kara-Aba-Gifto | Hill | Gaalkacyo | 7.4469, 47.8708 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Qaradlay | Locality | Jariiban | 7.4318, 49.3292 | GeoNames | |
| Qaroonle | Locality | Hobyo | 5.5532, 48.4079 | GeoNames | |
| Qaroonle | Dune | Hobyo | 5.7003, 48.6472 | Wikidata | |
| Qaroonle | Dune(s) | Hobyo | 5.7004, 48.6472 | GeoNames | |
| Qaroonweyn | Locality | Hobyo | 5.9701, 47.5608 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| QarqooraCargora | Well | Gaalkacyo | 6.7537, 47.6936 | GeoNames | |
| QarqooraQorqoore Dheer | Settlement | Gaalkacyo | 6.7472, 47.6938 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5060, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 | |
| QarsooniQarsoon | Well | Gaalkacyo | 6.5406, 47.6608 | GeoNames | |
| Qawlalacad | Temporary nomadic settlement | Gaalkacyo | 7.1306, 47.5091 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10959, UNDP - 2006 | |
| QaydarreyCaidero, Qaydaro | Populated place | Hobyo | 5.7885, 47.4883 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 5042 | |
| Qayder Daqare | Locality | Hobyo | 5.7506, 47.6193 | GeoNames | |
| Qayder Laasoole | Well | Hobyo | 5.8447, 47.8599 | GeoNames | |
| Qayderta Hadiile Dhuub | Locality | Hobyo | 5.9191, 48.0446 | 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