Buulobarde Population 2026
Buulobarde has a population of 16,928, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Hiiraan. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 153× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,928
Rank in Somalia
#42
Coordinates
3.85°N, 45.57°E
~150 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
204 km
127 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hiiraan
| City | Population | Rank in Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Beledweyne | 55,410 | #21 |
Cities near Buulobarde
- Beledweyne55,410 people · ~106 km away
- Jawhar47,086 people · ~120 km away
- Wanlaweyn22,022 people · ~156 km away
- Ceeldheer26,562 people · ~179 km away
- Afgooye65,461 people · ~197 km away
- Buurhakaba27,792 people · ~202 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buulobarde?
Buulobarde has a population of 16,928 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Buulobarde in?
Buulobarde is located in Hiiraan, Somalia.
Is Buulobarde the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 204 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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