Bu’aale Population 2026

Bu’aale has a population of 17,475, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Middle Juba. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 148× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bu’aale (capital Mogadishu shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,475

Rank in Somalia

#41

Coordinates

1.08°N, 42.58°E

~44 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

325 km

202 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Middle Juba

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Jilib	43,694	#24

Cities near Bu’aale

Jilib43,694 people · ~70 km away
Jamaame42,270 people · ~114 km away
Baardheere42,240 people · ~144 km away
Diinsoor20,000 people · ~154 km away
Kismayo234,852 people · ~160 km away
Qoryooley51,720 people · ~230 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bu’aale?

Bu’aale has a population of 17,475 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Bu’aale in?

Bu’aale is located in Middle Juba, Somalia.

Is Bu’aale the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 325 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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