Borama Population 2026

Borama has a population of 597,842, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Awdal. Roughly 2.9% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

Location of Borama (capital Mogadishu shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

597,842

Rank in Somalia

Coordinates

9.94°N, 43.18°E

~1,468 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

910 km

565 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Awdal

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Ruqi	148,702	#8
Baki	20,000	#37
Saylac	18,600	#40

Cities near Borama

Baki20,000 people · ~23 km away
Ruqi148,702 people · ~27 km away
Tog Wajaale22,700 people · ~41 km away
Gebiley77,320 people · ~55 km away
Hargeysa477,876 people · ~105 km away
Saylac18,600 people · ~161 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Borama?

Borama has a population of 597,842 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Borama in?

Borama is located in Awdal, Somalia.

Is Borama the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 910 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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