Baardheere Population 2026
Baardheere has a population of 42,240, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Gedo. Roughly 0.2% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,240
Rank in Somalia
#26
Coordinates
2.34°N, 42.28°E
~97 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
343 km
213 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gedo
| City | Population | Rank in Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Beled Hawo | 73,000 | #15 |
| Luuq | 33,820 | #29 |
| Dhamas | 27,000 | #31 |
Cities near Baardheere
FAQ
What is the population of Baardheere?
Baardheere has a population of 42,240 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Baardheere in?
Baardheere is located in Gedo, Somalia.
Is Baardheere the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 343 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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