| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalif a Kabe | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.1167, 47.35 | GeoNames | |
| KalnoolKal Noolaatay | Settlement | Taleex | 9.4596, 49.0591 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 464, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 | |
| KalxoorKathor, Kothor | Area | Xudun | 9.2333, 47.45 | GeoNames | |
| KalxoorKal Hor | Wadi | Xudun | 9.2875, 47.4856 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Kaneecaaley | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.0425, 46.4215 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Karanlai | Locality | Xudun | 9.35, 47.6 | GeoNames | |
| Karin dabaylKarin Dabayl Weyn | Settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.1139, 47.5374 | 220 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 433, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 |
| Karin Dabayl WeynKarin Dabail Wein | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.1157, 47.5383 | GeoNames | |
| Karin gorfoodKaringorfood | Settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.1267, 47.7545 | 132 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 492, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 |
| Karin Xadhaadh | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.4919, 46.4677 | GeoNames | |
| Karingorfood | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.1194, 47.7571 | GeoNames | |
| Kheyra xerta | Settlement | Taleex | 9.4957, 49.0415 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 900, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Kiridh | Settlement | Caynabo | 9.9805, 46.1299 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1805, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Kirkirey | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.205, 47.4334 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10947, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Kob Faradod | Area | Caynabo | 8.9667, 46.3 | GeoNames | |
| Kombeyo | Populated place | Taleex | 8.9167, 48.5833 | GeoNames | |
| KomboyeKombeyo | Settlement | Taleex | 8.9202, 48.5793 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 465, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Koora Tuunshe | Ridge(s) | Taleex | 9.5406, 49.021 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Kooraha Jid Quraanyo | Col | Caynabo | 9.0989, 46.5925 | Wikidata | |
| Kooraha Jid Quraanyo | Pass | Caynabo | 9.0989, 46.5925 | GeoNames | |
| Kooratoonshe | Waterhole | Xudun | 9.1431, 47.2178 | Wikidata | |
| Kooratoonshe | Waterhole(s) | Xudun | 9.1431, 47.2178 | GeoNames | |
| Koore | Pass | Caynabo | 9.1367, 46.4183 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Koore | Col | Caynabo | 9.1367, 46.4183 | Wikidata | |
| KoranbakhtiisKoranbukti, Kuran Baktiso, Kuran Bukhteh | Hill | Laas Caanood | 8.128, 47.1971 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| KuboUadi Cubo | Wadi | Taleex | 9.4979, 49.0523 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Kubo | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.7096, 47.1815 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Kubo | Populated place | Taleex | 9.5019, 49.0633 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 742 | |
| Kur Laba IsCur Laba Iss | Mountain | Taleex | 9.3, 49.0167 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Kur Wadne | Col | Caynabo | 9.0714, 46.3089 | Wikidata | |
| Kur Wadne | Pass | Caynabo | 9.0714, 46.3089 | GeoNames | |
| Kur-gayacid | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.1412, 47.4921 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10954, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Kura Dere | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.0453, 47.64 | GeoNames | |
| Kura Xuunsho | Ridge(s) | Taleex | 9.4165, 49.0228 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| KurgaraadCourgerod, Koorgerard | Area | Laas Caanood | 8.2075, 47.7861 | GeoNames | |
| Kurmuqulo | Locality | Caynabo | 8.8943, 46.7046 | GeoNames | |
| Kursacadeeye | Well | Caynabo | 8.9742, 46.6528 | GeoNames | |
| KurshabeelloGur Shabelle, Kur Shabello, Kurshabelo | Locality | Laas Caanood | 8.1591, 47.2876 | GeoNames | |
| Kurta gahaydha | Temporary nomadic settlement | Caynabo | 9.5339, 46.6021 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10872, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Kurtimo | Area | Laas Caanood | 8.6667, 47.6167 | GeoNames | |
| Kurtimo | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.6275, 47.6292 | GeoNames | |
| Laa-baas | Settlement | Taleex | 9.2852, 48.1174 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1820, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laag Carro Yar | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.3319, 47.9131 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laag Carro Yar | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.3659, 47.9404 | GeoNames | |
| Laagcarro | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.4081, 47.9447 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laalane | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.3711, 46.8341 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laan Gulaan | Locality | Caynabo | 9.269, 46.6322 | GeoNames | |
| Laanle | Well | Taleex | 8.8473, 48.137 | GeoNames | |
| LaanleLanleh | Populated place | Taleex | 8.8333, 48.15 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 460 | |
| Laas caanood/far-xaskule | Part of town | Laas Caanood | 8.4706, 47.3513 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1773, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laas caanood/gol-khatumo | Part of town | Laas Caanood | 8.4779, 47.3585 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1775, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laas caanood/howl-wadaag | Part of town | Laas Caanood | 8.4816, 47.3557 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1774, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laas caanood/wadajir | Part of town | Laas Caanood | 8.4751, 47.3624 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1776, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laas Geel Jire | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.3258, 47.8783 | GeoNames | |
| Laas MagugleLas Maganleh, Las Magule, Las Maguleh | Populated place | Laas Caanood | 8.5833, 47.5 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 476 | |
| Laas WarwarLas Worwar | Wadi | Taleex | 8.9772, 48.8599 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laasa Ceel Bardaale | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.3717, 47.4633 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laasa Ceel Bardaale | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.403, 47.4594 | GeoNames | |
| Laasbalanbale | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.4387, 47.8558 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| LaascaanoodLas Anod | Well | Laas Caanood | 8.4635, 47.3619 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laascaanood | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.4768, 47.3907 | GeoNames | |
| LaasmaganleLas Magadleh | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.7003, 47.5936 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laaso cudan | Settlement | Xudun | 9.1552, 47.6983 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 423, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Laaso-ceel-berdaale | Settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.3707, 47.4645 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1755, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laba Garday | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.156, 46.233 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laba Garday | Mountain | Caynabo | 9.0965, 46.243 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laba Shaarar | Wadi | Caynabo | 9.0033, 46.2225 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| LabaafleLaba Afleh | Well | Caynabo | 8.9731, 46.6417 | GeoNames | |
| LabadduleyLaba Dulah, Labadulla | Well | Xudun | 9.4333, 47.25 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Labamadaxley | Locality | Laas Caanood | 8.4942, 47.8203 | GeoNames | |
| Labargardai Pass | Col | Caynabo | 9.1167, 46.3667 | Wikidata | |
| Labargardai PassLabarga Dia Pass | Pass | Caynabo | 9.1167, 46.3667 | GeoNames | |
| Laf weyneLafa Wayne | Settlement | Xudun | 9.1605, 47.2382 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1832, UNDP - 2006, FSAU | |
| Lafa wayne | Settlement | Xudun | 8.9442, 47.4343 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1824, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Lafweyn | Settlement | Xudun | 9.2855, 47.2552 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 427, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Lafweyne | Area | Xudun | 9.169, 47.2503 | GeoNames | |
| Lagaadhabo | Hill | Laas Caanood | 8.5143, 47.9472 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Lagcarro | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.1212, 47.5676 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11007, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Lahelay | Well | Caynabo | 9.4343, 46.5761 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Lama-looyo | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 9.267, 47.7316 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11059, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Lamafaqoyo | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 8.9597, 47.6202 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11044, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Lamagoyaan | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.3111, 47.2501 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Lanhabel Plain | Plain | Caynabo | 8.9667, 46.8833 | Wikidata | |
| Lanhabel Plain | Plain(s) | Caynabo | 8.9667, 46.8833 | GeoNames | |
| Las Balamballi | Mountains | Laas Caanood | 8.3667, 47.7667 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Las Burad | Col | Taleex | 9.3167, 48.55 | Wikidata | |
| Las BuradAnane, Anane Pass, Ananeh, Las Barud, Las Burud | Pass | Taleex | 9.3167, 48.55 | GeoNames | |
| Las Haran Pass | Col | Taleex | 9.3667, 48.2 | Wikidata | |
| Las Haran PassLas Haran, Las Harun | Pass | Taleex | 9.3667, 48.2 | GeoNames | |
| Las-maganle | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.637, 47.5409 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11023, UNDP - 2006 | |
| LasacardinLasa Curdin | Settlement | Xudun | 9.2127, 47.8599 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1814, UNDP - 2006, FSAU | |
| Lebe MuyoLebe Mayo, Lebeh Mayu, Lebi Muyo | Mountain | Caynabo | 9.1333, 46.7167 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Lebi Dawoco | Area | Caynabo | 9.5246, 46.2646 | GeoNames | |
| Legdeero | Temporary nomadic settlement | Laas Caanood | 8.5606, 47.2812 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10937, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Leheloown | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 9.4108, 47.8262 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11067, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Libaaxlayaal | Hills | Laas Caanood | 8.0689, 47.6555 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Lo subko | Temporary nomadic settlement | Xudun | 8.9775, 47.3417 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 2390, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Lo'fuul | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.4242, 47.7983 | Wikidata | |
| Lo’fuulLo'fuul | Wadi | Laas Caanood | 8.4241, 47.7983 | GeoNames | |
| Lo'reeb | Temporary nomadic settlement | Taleex | 9.4494, 48.1348 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11083, UNDP - 2006 |
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