Burao Population 2026
Burao has a population of 99,270, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Togdheer. Roughly 0.5% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,270
Rank in Somalia
#11
Coordinates
9.52°N, 45.53°E
~1,041 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
833 km
517 miles, straight line
Cities near Burao
- Berbera242,344 people · ~117 km away
- Hargeysa477,876 people · ~161 km away
- Gebiley77,320 people · ~210 km away
- Laascaanood60,100 people · ~232 km away
- Ceerigaabo33,853 people · ~235 km away
- Ruqi148,702 people · ~236 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Burao?
Burao has a population of 99,270 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Burao in?
Burao is located in Togdheer, Somalia.
Is Burao the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 833 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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