Balanbale Population 2026
Balanbale has a population of 68,000, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Galguduud. Roughly 0.3% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,000
Rank in Somalia
#16
Coordinates
5.77°N, 45.76°E
~330 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
418 km
260 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Galguduud
Cities near Balanbale
- Cabudwaaq120,000 people · ~74 km away
- Dhabad36,000 people · ~107 km away
- Beledweyne55,410 people · ~131 km away
- Saaxo26,000 people · ~160 km away
- Buulobarde16,928 people · ~214 km away
- Gaalkacyo61,200 people · ~215 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Balanbale?
Balanbale has a population of 68,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Balanbale in?
Balanbale is located in Galguduud, Somalia.
Is Balanbale the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 418 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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