Beled Hawo Population 2026
Beled Hawo has a population of 73,000, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Gedo. Roughly 0.4% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,000
Rank in Somalia
#15
Coordinates
3.93°N, 41.88°E
~218 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
438 km
272 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gedo
| City | Population | Rank in Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Baardheere | 42,240 | #26 |
| Luuq | 33,820 | #29 |
| Dhamas | 27,000 | #31 |
Cities near Beled Hawo
- Luuq33,820 people · ~75 km away
- Dhamas27,000 people · ~105 km away
- Baardheere42,240 people · ~182 km away
- Diinsoor20,000 people · ~208 km away
- Baidoa129,839 people · ~216 km away
- Buurhakaba27,792 people · ~274 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Beled Hawo?
Beled Hawo has a population of 73,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Beled Hawo in?
Beled Hawo is located in Gedo, Somalia.
Is Beled Hawo the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 438 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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