| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aas | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.3145, 47.4779 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10944, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Abaarcanale | Hill | Caynabo | 8.8946, 46.357 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Abeesaley | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.601, 47.2559 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10935, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Abeesyo | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 9.4015, 47.9938 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11069, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Abokor Soofe | Waterhole(s) | Caynabo | 9.6, 46.2869 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Ad Wein | Hill | Xudun | 9.4667, 47.8833 | GeoNames | |
| Adaarey | Area | Xudun | 8.9152, 46.9245 | GeoNames | |
| AdalehAdali | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.6667, 48.45 | GeoNames | |
| Aday | Locality | Caynabo | 8.8774, 46.5698 | GeoNames | |
| Adebohol | Well | Xudun | 8.8667, 47.7833 | GeoNames | |
| AdhicadeeyeAdhi-Cadeeye, Ade Adeye | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.6737, 47.1585 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 482 | |
| Adima Laalaad | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.6271, 48.1281 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Adimolalaad | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.5782, 48.0686 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11109, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Afka Cadaado | Area | Caynabo | 9.3971, 46.7874 | GeoNames | |
| AfkakarenleFar Adu | Hill | Caynabo | 8.9708, 46.4915 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| AfladegeyAfladigin | Wadi | Taleex | 8.8819, 48.7588 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| AfqorraxAffurur, Afurur | Well | Xudun | 8.8697, 47.2253 | GeoNames | |
| AfrukAvruk | Wadi | Taleex | 8.9264, 48.6158 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Afruk | Wadi | Taleex | 8.9239, 48.6163 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Afweyne | Well | Xudun | 9.4111, 47.4314 | GeoNames | |
| Afweyne | Well | Xudun | 8.8936, 47.3669 | GeoNames | |
| Afweyne | Settlement | Xudun | 9.4138, 47.376 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 430, GTZ - 2002 | |
| AgaciidAga Id, Ago Ed | Well | Caynabo | 8.97, 46.6411 | GeoNames | |
| AkuuleOkueleh | Settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.3284, 47.9789 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 484, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Ale Aje | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.6, 48.2167 | GeoNames | |
| Anagoys | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.1008, 47.0406 | GeoNames | |
| Anane | Pass | Taleex | 9.3167, 48.4833 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Andogois | Plain(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.0833, 47.05 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| AnebiyogoisAmilegois, Analegois, Anehbiyogois | Well | Xudun | 9.1833, 47.5 | GeoNames | |
| Anoyeska | Wadi | Taleex | 8.85, 48.6 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Ar DuleAdule, Ar Duleh | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.6, 47.3333 | GeoNames | |
| Arax | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.6146, 46.494 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Argeik | Well | Caynabo | 8.9667, 46.65 | GeoNames | |
| Argovia Hotel Aarau | Hotel | Laas Caanood | 8.0492, 47.3922 | GeoNames | |
| ArigeyirAriger, Arregir | Well | Caynabo | 9.1425, 46.205 | GeoNames | |
| ArooleyCarrooley, Carooley | Settlement | Taleex | 8.8557, 48.1466 | 154 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1821, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997, FSAU |
| ArorleArorleh, Arorli | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.6333, 47.6833 | GeoNames | |
| Ashkiro Cun | Spur(s) | Taleex | 9.2029, 48.544 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Athai | Wadi | Caynabo | 8.85, 46.6167 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| AushanAoushan, Nugul | Wadi | Taleex | 8.8667, 48.3667 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Axmed Gaab | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.204, 46.3748 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Axmedgaab | Geographical feature | Caynabo | 9.2092, 46.3672 | Wikidata | |
| Baadho iyo KayaxaBani Kaiyaho | Wadi | Xudun | 9.0938, 47.6317 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Baar Madoobe | Wadi | Taleex | 8.9468, 48.8477 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Baar MadoobeeyeBar Modabe, Bar Modobe, Barmadobeyeh | Spring(s) | Taleex | 9.148, 48.6779 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Baar madoobeyeBar Madobeh | Settlement | Taleex | 8.9974, 48.8966 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 466, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Baaraan BaaraanBaaraan, Baarran | Area | Laas Caanood | 8.2615, 47.2656 | GeoNames | |
| Bacaroor | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 8.8918, 47.9145 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11050, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Bad waynBadweyn, Badwayn | Settlement | Caynabo | 8.9948, 46.6529 | 98 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 457, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 |
| Badweyn | Waterhole(s) | Caynabo | 8.9946, 46.6576 | GeoNames | |
| BadweynBadwein | Populated place | Caynabo | 8.9944, 46.6556 | GeoNames | |
| Bahalehe | Temporary nomadic settlement | Taleex | 9.1635, 48.3766 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11099, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Balaadhis | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.1155, 46.3102 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1798, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Balaley | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.699, 47.3131 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10927, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Balanbale | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.1341, 47.4526 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10951, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Balanbaley | Wadi | Xudun | 8.9833, 47.9833 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Baleh GardalehBali Gardar | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.2333, 47.0833 | GeoNames | |
| Bali samakaab | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.6371, 46.1345 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1788, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Bali-caraaleBalli Carraale | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.651, 46.3214 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1786, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Baliyo | Temporary nomadic settlement | Taleex | 9.4034, 48.1927 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11086, UNDP - 2006 | |
| BallaadhisBallarisi | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.1839, 46.2437 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Ballaadhis | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.0663, 46.4122 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 452, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Ballaadhis PassBallaris Pass | Pass | Caynabo | 9.1333, 46.2667 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| BallanbaalBalambal, Balimbal Plain | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.5375, 46.6819 | GeoNames | |
| Balli Cad | Locality | Caynabo | 9.1088, 46.7088 | GeoNames | |
| Balli samokaab | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.6801, 46.2956 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 443, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Balliga weyne satellite | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.4068, 46.7734 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1956, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Banka sarared | Temporary nomadic settlement | Caynabo | 9.3098, 46.4151 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10849, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Bannaanka Ban-CaddeBan Ade, Ban Ado, Ban Ado Plain, Burnado | Plain(s) | Xudun | 9.2065, 47.1561 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Berdasheel | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.435, 46.7079 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Bog | Plain(s) | Xudun | 8.8978, 47.8185 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Cadduur | Plain(s) | Xudun | 8.8908, 47.1925 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Camaayulug | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.1766, 46.7352 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Dad-LasoororDab Lasorer | Plain(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.5769, 47.9233 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Daryo-Geesoweyn | Plain(s) | Xudun | 8.9194, 47.6437 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka DhoodiDodi Plain, Dodih, Dudi | Plain(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.7793, 47.6889 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Docolo Haad Haad | Plain(s) | Taleex | 8.7907, 48.3192 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka DuudcaraaleBannaanka Duud Caraale, Dudarale Plain, Dudaraleh | Plain(s) | Xudun | 9.4005, 47.5771 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Faraguul | Plain(s) | Xudun | 9.4167, 47 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Gacmagubyo | Plain(s) | Taleex | 9.1403, 48.8785 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Galooltubane | Plain(s) | Xudun | 9.3089, 47.8915 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Garabxagato | Plain(s) | Xudun | 8.8031, 47.9217 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka God Dhurwa | Plain(s) | Taleex | 9.3143, 48.6668 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Guncad | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.3929, 46.3804 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Higlo Xaraf | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.5033, 46.3733 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Muqlotaagtaag | Plain(s) | Xudun | 9.4155, 47.8995 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Muuqweyne | Plain(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.7402, 47.5772 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka NagaarweyneNegawein Plain | Plain(s) | Xudun | 9.4072, 47.1354 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Qacab | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.3903, 46.2223 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Qacab | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.2431, 46.599 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Qalaanqal | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.2184, 46.8023 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Saaxogebegabo | Plain(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.7234, 47.4287 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka SaraarSaral, Sarar, Sarar Plain | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.4844, 46.2456 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Shimbiraaley | Plain(s) | Xudun | 9.0298, 47.4503 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Soolal | Plain(s) | Taleex | 9.5057, 48.2664 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Soolqorijab | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 8.84, 46.6598 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Tub | Plain(s) | Taleex | 9.4285, 48.7502 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Tuur Gool | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 9.0568, 46.8874 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Tuur Gool | Plain(s) | Xudun | 9.0262, 47.0436 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Bannaanka Tuurcaanood | Plain(s) | Xudun | 9.0141, 47.3345 | GeoNames · Wikidata |
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