Bosaso Population 2026
Bosaso has a population of 74,287, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Bari. Roughly 0.4% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,287
Rank in Somalia
#14
Coordinates
11.28°N, 49.18°E
~12 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
1,112 km
691 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bari
Cities near Bosaso
- Qandala19,300 people · ~78 km away
- Ceerigaabo33,853 people · ~211 km away
- El Dibir200,000 people · ~228 km away
- Garoowe57,300 people · ~329 km away
- Laascaanood60,100 people · ~370 km away
- Eyl18,904 people · ~374 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bosaso?
Bosaso has a population of 74,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Bosaso in?
Bosaso is located in Bari, Somalia.
Is Bosaso the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 1,112 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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