| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanqoray | Locality | Laas Caanood | 8.3767, 47.0743 | GeoNames | |
| Dhar | Well | Xudun | 9.1, 47.9 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhareer Gaal | Wadi | Taleex | 8.9463, 48.8464 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhaxaaciid | Temporary nomadic settlement | Taleex | 9.3694, 48.8925 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11202, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhaxaaciid | Temporary nomadic settlement | Taleex | 9.3855, 49.0052 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11239, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhaxan | Settlement | Taleex | 9.3625, 48.9993 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2179, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997, FSAU | |
| Dhaxan Dhuuj | Locality | Taleex | 9.3633, 49.0268 | GeoNames | |
| Dhaxan Sarin | Area | Taleex | 9.2935, 48.899 | GeoNames | |
| Dhebi Cadley | Wadi | Taleex | 9.5127, 48.9648 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| DhidayaDidaiya, Didayha | Well | Xudun | 9.1401, 47.8691 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhidaya | Wadi | Xudun | 9.0738, 47.877 | GeoNames | |
| DhiirigooboDergobo, Derigobbo | Spring(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.7656, 47.1903 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhooba weyne | Settlement | Caynabo | 8.9677, 46.2882 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 455, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Dhoobaale | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.8197, 46.9733 | GeoNames | |
| Dhoobo Cantuug | Wadi | Xudun | 9.1567, 46.9253 | GeoNames | |
| Dhoobo cantuug satellite | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.1907, 46.8477 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1951, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhoodi | Wadi | Xudun | 9.0409, 47.4902 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhoon | Locality | Laas Caanood | 8.2019, 47.4539 | GeoNames | |
| Dhoon | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.2504, 47.4599 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10943, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhtmay | Settlement | Taleex | 8.8943, 48.548 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2368, FSAU | |
| Dhudhub Dhiillo | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.5915, 46.5182 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhudhud dhaliilo | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.4619, 46.4746 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 446, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Dhudhun dhiilo | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.255, 46.4095 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1801, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhudikujubtey/ saddexgee | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.711, 47.6619 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11046, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhummay | Settlement | Taleex | 9.1074, 48.5126 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 470, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Dhummey | Temporary nomadic settlement | Taleex | 8.8633, 48.547 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11196, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dhumoodjabay | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.4565, 47.8041 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhuumod jalay | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.4804, 47.6935 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11033, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DhuumoodleDamodle, Dumodleh | Well | Xudun | 8.8377, 47.5025 | GeoNames | |
| DhuxunDuhung | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.5533, 47.3856 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dhuyuc | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.1243, 47.5464 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11006, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dib-shabeel | Settlement | Xudun | 8.9365, 47.4441 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1823, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DibirEl Debber, El Dibbir | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.2833, 47.1333 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| DicsiweyneDoxaweina | Area | Xudun | 8.8878, 48.0261 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| DicsiweyneDaisweina | Wadi | Xudun | 8.9167, 48.0167 | GeoNames | |
| DicsiweyneDIXSIWEYNE | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 8.9219, 48.0154 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11105, UNDP - 2006 | |
| DidlohDidhi | Well | Taleex | 9.0167, 48.8333 | GeoNames | |
| Dih Ad | Wadi | Xudun | 8.9833, 47.6667 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dilaansey | Wadi | Xudun | 8.9189, 47.0191 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Diqsi | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.8333, 47.0667 | GeoNames | |
| Diqsi | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.6638, 47.9477 | GeoNames | |
| Dirindir | Locality | Laas Caanood | 8.0372, 47.2594 | GeoNames | |
| Dobair Hills | Hills | Taleex | 9.2667, 48.4 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dobo Antug | Hill | Caynabo | 9.1167, 46.7167 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Docalka | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 8.9014, 47.8224 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11049, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Docolaha | Settlement | Xudun | 9.0927, 47.0332 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1811, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Docolo Haad HaadDo-Olo Had Had | Area | Laas Caanood | 8.7, 48.4667 | GeoNames | |
| Dodi Gaban | Hills | Xudun | 9.1333, 47.55 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| DogobleDogobleh | Locality | Laas Caanood | 8.4512, 48.085 | GeoNames | |
| DogobleDogobleh | Well | Xudun | 9.4608, 47.4581 | GeoNames | |
| Dogoble | Settlement | Xudun | 9.4346, 47.4151 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 431, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Dogoble | Settlement | Xudun | 9.4606, 47.4601 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1926, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Dolar Araf | Area | Caynabo | 8.8833, 46.3333 | GeoNames | |
| Dolbahanta | Area | Laas Caanood | 8.5, 47.5 | GeoNames | |
| Doli BahantaDolbahanta, Dulbahanta | Area | Taleex | 8.7833, 48.2 | GeoNames | |
| Doofaarodoofarqod | Temporary nomadic settlement | Taleex | 9.1048, 48.4381 | 103 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 461, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 |
| Doofaaro Qod | Populated place | Taleex | 9.109, 48.4274 | GeoNames | |
| Doox | Wadi | Xudun | 9.2762, 47.4812 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dowlisdheer | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 8.8361, 47.3438 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10924, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dubaro | Waterhole(s) | Xudun | 9.4333, 47.45 | GeoNames | |
| Dubbaleh | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.4, 47.9667 | GeoNames | |
| DubeyrinDuberin, Duberin Pass | Mountain | Caynabo | 10.0118, 46.0811 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dudcarale | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 9.4091, 47.4328 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10917, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dugub | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.0544, 47.1233 | GeoNames | |
| Duksaduga | Wadi | Taleex | 9.1833, 48.1167 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dul caraaf | Temporary nomadic settlement | Caynabo | 8.8343, 46.2255 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10855, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dul Garanuugeed | Locality | Taleex | 9.1315, 48.9301 | GeoNames | |
| Dul Qabuur | Hill | Caynabo | 8.9588, 46.3609 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dulbiciid | Mountain | Xudun | 8.9868, 47.7784 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dulbiciid | Hill | Caynabo | 8.9822, 46.5645 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dulla Gal | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.0442, 47.8439 | GeoNames | |
| DumadleDumodleh | Settlement | Xudun | 9.4179, 47.0995 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 426, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 | |
| DumeiDummahi, Gumeh, Gumei | Area | Taleex | 8.9, 48.5 | GeoNames | |
| Dumei | Plain | Taleex | 8.8667, 48.5333 | Wikidata | |
| Dumei | Well | Taleex | 8.9167, 48.5333 | GeoNames | |
| Dumei | Plain(s) | Taleex | 8.8667, 48.5333 | GeoNames | |
| DumodlehDumodle | Populated place | Xudun | 9.4167, 47.1 | GeoNames | |
| Dundumala | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.1299, 47.9888 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11016, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Dunkugle | Wadi | Taleex | 8.8167, 48.6833 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| DurdorboDurborbo Hills, Durdoobo | Hills | Laas Caanood | 8.0747, 47.1028 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| DurdureDurdura, Durdureh, Durduri | Spring(s) | Laas Caanood | 8.6989, 47.1656 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Dureemahaye | Locality | Caynabo | 8.8661, 46.8406 | GeoNames | |
| Dureero Bohol | Wadi | Xudun | 9.3697, 47.3072 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Duure | Well | Caynabo | 9.1582, 46.373 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Duure | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.2017, 46.3694 | GeoNames | |
| EdganEdgan River | Wadi | Caynabo | 8.9167, 46.35 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Egag | Plateau | Laas Caanood | 8.0253, 47.7686 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| EgakEgag | Area | Taleex | 9.3833, 48.4667 | GeoNames | |
| Eha SureAha Sori, Eha Sureh | Area | Xudun | 9.4167, 47 | GeoNames | |
| El DerEil Der, El Dere, Il Der | Well | Xudun | 8.8333, 47.3333 | GeoNames | |
| El Farah | Waterhole(s) | Caynabo | 8.9333, 46.2667 | GeoNames | |
| El Kam | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.5667, 47.3667 | GeoNames | |
| El MidganEli Midgan | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.75, 47.1167 | GeoNames | |
| Faarax Geedi | Waterhole | Caynabo | 9.6019, 46.2961 | Wikidata | |
| Faarax Geedi | Waterhole(s) | Caynabo | 9.6019, 46.2961 | GeoNames | |
| Fadhi-Yar | Well | Caynabo | 9.0181, 46.7783 | GeoNames | |
| Fadhigab | Temporary nomadic settlement | Taleex | 9.2495, 48.0887 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11089, UNDP - 2006 | |
| FadhiyarFadhi Yar | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.0193, 46.7799 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1792, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Faleer yaale | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.528, 48.0726 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11111, UNDP - 2006 | |
| FaleeryaleFaliidh Yaale | Settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.5364, 48.044 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1763, UNDP - 2006, 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