Baki Population 2026
Baki has a population of 20,000, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Awdal. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 129× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,000
Rank in Somalia
#37
Coordinates
9.89°N, 43.39°E
~1,481 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
900 km
559 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Awdal
Cities near Baki
FAQ
What is the population of Baki?
Baki has a population of 20,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Baki in?
Baki is located in Awdal, Somalia.
Is Baki the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 900 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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