| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dabdheer | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.2144, 47.9257 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11018, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dacalmadow | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 9.3381, 47.9731 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11065, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DacangelisDikse, Dikseh, Dixie | Well | Xudun | 8.9292, 47.2156 | GeoNames | |
| Dacarey | Wadi | Xudun | 8.8501, 47.1587 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dadin Weil | Mountain | Caynabo | 9.1833, 46.5333 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| DadqalatoDadgalato | Hill | Laas Caanood | 8.6453, 47.1992 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dagah Yado | Hill | Laas Caanood | 8.5, 47.4667 | GeoNames | |
| Dahamo | Area | Taleex | 9.3, 48.9 | GeoNames | |
| Dahan | Wadi | Taleex | 9.1667, 48.7167 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dahan | Col | Taleex | 9.2167, 48.7667 | Wikidata | |
| Dahan | Col | Taleex | 9.3167, 48.3667 | Wikidata | |
| Dahan | Pass | Taleex | 9.3167, 48.3667 | GeoNames | |
| Dahan | Pass | Taleex | 9.2167, 48.7667 | GeoNames | |
| Dal GerenukedDul Gerenuked | Area | Taleex | 9.2667, 48.7667 | GeoNames | |
| Dal Madu | Wadi | Xudun | 9.3, 48.0333 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dal yar | Settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.4888, 47.5103 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 478, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Daldhac | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.4808, 47.6735 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11032, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Daleel Gaduud | Locality | Caynabo | 9.2854, 46.3721 | GeoNames | |
| Dalyare | Settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.5251, 47.5632 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1772, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Damalagub | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.1624, 47.6383 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11009, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Damaleh | Wadi | Xudun | 9.0167, 47.6167 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Damalshaqaaqo | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.2228, 47.4232 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10946, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dameer | Depression | Taleex | 9.2839, 48.3981 | Wikidata | |
| Dameer | Depression(s) | Taleex | 9.2839, 48.398 | GeoNames | |
| Dameeraha | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.4068, 46.7734 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1960, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dameero 1 | Temporary nomadic settlement | Caynabo | 9.4207, 46.7045 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10874, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Damotisleh | Waterhole(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.35, 48.0667 | GeoNames | |
| Dan | Waterhole(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.1538, 47.6867 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dan | Waterhole | Laas Caanood | 8.1539, 47.6867 | Wikidata | |
| Dan | Settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.1566, 47.6896 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1752, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Dan-GubanDan-gudban | Area | Laas Caanood | 8.15, 47.6667 | GeoNames | |
| Dar Ad | Col | Taleex | 9.3167, 48.5167 | Wikidata | |
| Dar Ad | Pass | Taleex | 9.3167, 48.5167 | GeoNames | |
| Dar Caanood | Locality | Taleex | 9.0299, 48.5322 | GeoNames | |
| Darali | Col | Taleex | 9.2, 48.7833 | Wikidata | |
| Darali | Pass | Taleex | 9.2, 48.7833 | GeoNames | |
| Daran TalehDallantale, Dallantali, Danan Toleh | Populated place | Taleex | 9.05, 48.4833 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 462 | |
| Daranyaheh | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.5167, 47.5 | GeoNames | |
| Daray | Wadi | Xudun | 8.8968, 47.8201 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Daray MadoobeDaramo Duble | Wadi | Taleex | 8.992, 48.857 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Daraymadoobe | Settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.4796, 47.3796 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2366, FSAU | |
| DarcadDer Ad | Well | Caynabo | 8.965, 46.6528 | GeoNames | |
| Dardare | Temporary nomadic settlement | Taleex | 9.4123, 49.0578 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 659, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DareDarre | Settlement | Xudun | 8.8288, 47.8302 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 419, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Darejcado | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.5752, 47.2093 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10936, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Daremo | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.45, 47.55 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Daremo Valley | Valley | Laas Caanood | 8.1667, 47.7333 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Darergal | Wadi | Taleex | 8.9333, 48.8667 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| DareroDurero, Durrero | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.7667, 48.0667 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Daride | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.45, 47.55 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Darie Hills | Mountains | Laas Caanood | 8.35, 47.2667 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Darigabo | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.7833, 47.1333 | GeoNames | |
| Darin | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.5333, 47.5 | GeoNames | |
| Darisgod | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 9.155, 47.7024 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11055, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Darisgood | Wadi | Xudun | 9.1377, 47.6186 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dariyela | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.5333, 47.5667 | GeoNames | |
| Darraley | Spring(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.4507, 47.8925 | GeoNames | |
| Darre | Populated place | Xudun | 8.8333, 47.8333 | GeoNames | |
| Darrin GarsitDarin Garait, Daringaret | Area | Xudun | 9.4667, 47.5833 | GeoNames | |
| Darrin GarsitDaringaret | Populated place | Xudun | 9.4667, 47.5833 | GeoNames | |
| Darya geesa-wayn | Settlement | Xudun | 9.0289, 47.5882 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1827, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Daryare | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.5948, 47.593 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| DaryareDariale, Darialeh, Dariali | Spring(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.4994, 47.5539 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dat | Area | Caynabo | 9.4, 46.3833 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dauwa DabgelisDawadibgellis | Well | Xudun | 8.8667, 47.8833 | GeoNames | |
| Dawa Dawa | Area | Laas Caanood | 8.6, 47.7667 | GeoNames | |
| Dawaco | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.6289, 47.7053 | GeoNames | |
| Dawlisdheere | Wadi | Xudun | 8.827, 47.3248 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Daylo | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.0464, 47.0872 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Deeraare | Locality | Laas Caanood | 8.612, 47.5821 | GeoNames | |
| Deeraare | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.6239, 47.5874 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11024, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Deero Eri | Locality | Caynabo | 9.0054, 46.7316 | GeoNames | |
| DehjumaDehjeuner, Dehjeuner River | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.4833, 47.3833 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Derbiyada | Well | Caynabo | 8.9311, 46.2397 | GeoNames | |
| Derinder | Area | Laas Caanood | 8.2333, 47.2167 | GeoNames | |
| DermatileDermatileh, Dermatisle | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.6333, 47.8833 | GeoNames | |
| Deyl Madu Hills | Mountains | Xudun | 9.2333, 48.0333 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Deylo | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.0411, 47.1306 | GeoNames | |
| Dhaban | Settlement | Xudun | 9.3621, 47.5133 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1825, UNDP - 2006, FSAU | |
| Dhaban | Settlement | Xudun | 9.3821, 47.3777 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 432, GTZ - 2002 | |
| DhabanoDaban | Well | Xudun | 9.3667, 47.5142 | GeoNames | |
| Dhabanqormo | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.83, 46.9839 | GeoNames | |
| Dhadhaable | Hill | Xudun | 9.2537, 47.4101 | GeoNames | |
| Dhadhiin Wiyileed | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.0331, 46.5386 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhadhin wiyileed | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.0995, 46.4872 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1806, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhadhingraad | Locality | Xudun | 9.4687, 47.703 | GeoNames | |
| Dhagaxa Wanka | Locality | Taleex | 9.1311, 49.0252 | GeoNames | |
| Dhagaxtuur | Pass | Laas Caanood | 8.2586, 47.8509 | GeoNames | |
| Dhagaxtuur | Col | Laas Caanood | 8.2586, 47.8508 | Wikidata | |
| Dhagxanyocade | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.5202, 47.4576 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10940, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhalaalis | Hill | Laas Caanood | 8.056, 47.5428 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhalacad | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.4158, 48.2 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11119, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhalool Darayle | Spur(s) | Taleex | 9.1831, 48.6131 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhalool Diboole | Spur(s) | Taleex | 9.1576, 48.5422 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhalool Higlaale | Spur(s) | Taleex | 9.1978, 48.5731 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhanaan Qawlood | Spring(s) | Taleex | 9.0444, 48.2758 | GeoNames | |
| Dhanaan QawloodDanan Gaolod, Gaolo, Gaulo | Populated place | Taleex | 9.0333, 48.2833 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhanaandheere | Well | Xudun | 8.8292, 47.4211 | GeoNames | |
| DhanaandhuureDureh, Durre | Well | Xudun | 8.8331, 47.8336 | GeoNames | |
| Dhanaano | Populated place | Caynabo | 9.4728, 46.6278 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1799 |
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