| Place | Kind | District | Location | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laakta Gebiley | Wadi | Gebiley | 9.7162, 43.6465 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laalays | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.6077, 43.8112 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1285, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laaleys | Populated locality | Hargeysa | 9.6137, 43.772 | GeoNames | |
| Laaleys | Populated place | Hargeysa | 9.5726, 43.8374 | GeoNames | |
| Laaleys | Populated place | Hargeysa | 9.5992, 43.7894 | GeoNames | |
| Laaleys | Populated place | Hargeysa | 9.5841, 43.8169 | GeoNames | |
| LaaleyskaLaaleys | Temporary nomadic settlement | Hargeysa | 9.5711, 43.8471 | 425 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 240, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 |
| Laan Abeerah | Wadi | Hargeysa | 9.6112, 43.7458 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laan barwaago | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.6038, 43.8652 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1273, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laan qayrla | Settlement | Hargeysa | 8.8936, 44.3597 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 997, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Laanqayrta | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.7837, 43.5844 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1496, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laanta dher | Temporary nomadic settlement | Hargeysa | 9.6683, 44.5478 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10794, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laanta qaloocan | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.4288, 43.7552 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1277, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laanta taalooga | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.6475, 43.4818 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1549, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laanta taloga | Temporary nomadic settlement | Hargeysa | 9.1412, 44.5347 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10778, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laas ciidle | Settlement | Berbera | 10.176, 45.9852 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1417, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Laas CiidleLas Edle, Las Idleh | Well | Berbera | 10.1779, 45.9844 | GeoNames | |
| Laas Ciidle District | Human settlement | Wikidata | |||
| Laas DabaanDaban | Well | Berbera | 10.2759, 45.255 | GeoNames | |
| Laas DhuureLas Darai, Las Dorai | Wadi | Gebiley | 9.9518, 43.9109 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laas DhuureLaas Dhuurre, Las Dureh, Las Dureh Plain | Plain(s) | Berbera | 10.1696, 45.871 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laas Dhuure | Plain | Berbera | 10.1697, 45.8711 | Wikidata | |
| Laas Dhuure | Well | Berbera | 10.1164, 45.9884 | GeoNames | |
| Laas DhuureLasdared | Populated place | Berbera | 10.1751, 45.984 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 998 | |
| Laas geel | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.7772, 44.4469 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1360, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laas khadar | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.9035, 43.5006 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1150, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laas MaydhaleEl Jifleh | Well | Berbera | 10.2281, 45.2536 | GeoNames | |
| Laas XadhaadhAgamsaha | Wadi | Hargeysa | 9.8296, 43.9371 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laas xig | Settlement | Berbera | 10.283, 45.4014 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 133, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Laas xiig | Settlement | Berbera | 10.2436, 45.315 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1453, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laas-xadhaadhLaas Kadhaadh | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.7018, 43.7767 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1531, KEMRI - 2007, UNDP - 2006 | |
| LaasdayoLas Gal, Laskal | Well | Hargeysa | 9.8224, 44.4027 | GeoNames | |
| Laaso DawacoLaaso Dacawo, Laso-Dacawo | Populated place | Berbera | 10.0513, 44.9836 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1433 | |
| LaayoLAYE, Laaye, Laaya | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.5085, 43.5886 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1507, KEMRI - 2007, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997, FSAU | |
| Lab RaggerNab | Mountain | Berbera | 10.2667, 45.2333 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laba afle | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.4385, 44.3913 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1375, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Laba Dubur MadowLaba Gumbur Madu | Mountain | Berbera | 10.5879, 45.3278 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laba hadhalay | Settlement | Berbera | 10.2482, 45.1499 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1460, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Laba Kadeheye | Waterhole(s) | Berbera | 10.2167, 45.2833 | GeoNames | |
| Ladid Caroole | Hill | Berbera | 10.3751, 45.3613 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laf-lamood | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.2133, 43.8916 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1234, UNDP - 2006 | |
| LafaruugLafa-Ruug, Laferug | Populated place | Berbera | 10.0099, 44.776 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 128 | |
| Lafoole | Spring(s) | Berbera | 10.6341, 45.6928 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Lafta darida | Temporary nomadic settlement | Hargeysa | 9.1415, 44.5361 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10777, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Lafta guutka sare | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.5521, 43.6064 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 78, KEMRI - 2007 | |
| Lafta wisile | Temporary nomadic settlement | Hargeysa | 9.2548, 44.5281 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10774, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Lafta-Boqorka | Populated place | Gebiley | 9.6157, 43.5583 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 999 | |
| Lafta-farawayneLafta faraweyne | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.4329, 43.7557 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1303, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Lafta-quud | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.4455, 43.8505 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1336, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Lafta-tiinka | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.6331, 43.6223 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1504, KEMRI - 2007, UNDP - 2006, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Laghligan | Wadi | Berbera | 10, 44.8 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Lagta daaso casaysLaakta Daaso Casays | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.7928, 43.8468 | 70 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 23, KEMRI - 2007, UNDP - 1997 |
| LahelowLehlo | Wadi | Hargeysa | 9.7653, 44.2939 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Lahelow | Well | Hargeysa | 9.6961, 44.3681 | GeoNames | |
| Langub | Wadi | Berbera | 10.2833, 44.9 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Laq Dere | Waterhole(s) | Berbera | 10.8, 45.75 | GeoNames | |
| Las GalLaskal, Tug Las Gal | Wadi | Hargeysa | 9.9833, 44.4667 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Las Gol | Wadi | Berbera | 10.1667, 44.7333 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Las Ta’awo | Waterhole(s) | Berbera | 10.15, 45.45 | GeoNames | |
| Lasadawao | Well | Berbera | 10.0667, 45 | GeoNames | |
| Lau | Wadi | 10.4167, 44.9167 | GeoNames · Wikidata | ||
| Lek BariyehLakbariye | Mountain | Hargeysa | 10.0333, 44.4167 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Lied godir | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.8214, 43.9471 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 991, UNDP - 1997 | |
| Lo’ka-AroorLo'Ka Aroor, Lo'ka-Aroor, Lo'ka Aroor | Populated locality | Gebiley | 9.6819, 43.5512 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1550 | |
| Lo’ka-Aroor | Populated place | Gebiley | 9.6851, 43.5665 | GeoNames | |
| Lo’ka-Aroor | Populated place | Gebiley | 9.6903, 43.5547 | GeoNames | |
| Lo’ka-Aroor | Populated locality | Gebiley | 9.6929, 43.5774 | GeoNames | |
| Lubba GerihLaba Gerih, Luba Geri | Well | 10.4, 44.6167 | GeoNames | ||
| Lugud | Waterhole(s) | Hargeysa | 9.6, 44.3833 | GeoNames | |
| Luguud | Wadi | Hargeysa | 9.687, 44.3111 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Maadhyaal | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.3559, 44.1725 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1396, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Maaga | Populated place | Gebiley | 9.7048, 43.3622 | GeoNames · OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1094 | |
| Maalgoo | Wadi | Berbera | 10.3687, 44.6459 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| MadgiidMidgid, Tug Midgid | Wadi | 10.8076, 45.7018 | GeoNames · Wikidata | ||
| Madheedh | Wadi | Hargeysa | 9.3658, 44.4329 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Madheedh | Temporary nomadic settlement | Hargeysa | 9.4673, 44.5798 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 10790, UNDP - 2006 | |
| MadheeraMandheera | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.8999, 44.7114 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 119, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997, FSAU | |
| Madho | Hill | Berbera | 10.1321, 45.6566 | GeoNames | |
| Magaala jibaax | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.6861, 43.7227 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1535, UNDP - 2006 | |
| MagaaloMagah | Populated place | Berbera | 10.4167, 45.2333 | GeoNames | |
| Magaalo farxaan | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.4511, 43.5052 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1494, KEMRI - 2007, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Magaalo farxaan | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.5074, 43.5054 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 302, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Magaalo mataan | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.5934, 43.5112 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 110, KEMRI - 2007 | |
| Magaalo nuura | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.4454, 43.8505 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1384, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Magaalo toljecle | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.4426, 43.6692 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1344, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Magaalo xaali | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.2667, 44.0314 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1275, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Magaalo xayd | Settlement | Gebiley | 9.5209, 43.4892 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1495, KEMRI - 2007, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Magaalo xoosh | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.4151, 43.6977 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1301, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Magaalo-kuul | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.3854, 43.659 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1306, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Magaaxida arabka | Temporary nomadic settlement | Hargeysa | 9.3179, 44.1832 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11358, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Magab | Spring(s) | Berbera | 10.4228, 45.1379 | GeoNames · Wikidata | |
| Magab | Settlement | Berbera | 10.4589, 45.2525 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1414, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Makaxida inantaMakhaayada Inanta, Makhayada Inanta | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.5926, 43.9651 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1291, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002, UNDP - 1997 | |
| MalawleyMalawle | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.5542, 43.9526 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1247, UNDP - 2006, GTZ - 2002 | |
| Mali axmed | Temporary nomadic settlement | Hargeysa | 9.3662, 44.4666 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11375, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Mali axmed | Temporary nomadic settlement | Hargeysa | 9.3705, 44.457 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 11376, UNDP - 2006 | |
| Malloukta | Settlement | Hargeysa | 9.8379, 43.995 | 65 | OCHA settlementsOBJECTID 1000, UNDP - 1997 |
| Malluukta | Populated place | Hargeysa | 9.838, 43.9933 | GeoNames | |
| Malowle | Locality | Hargeysa | 9.5694, 43.9331 | GeoNames | |
| Malowle | Wadi | Hargeysa | 9.535, 43.9639 | 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