Buurhakaba Population 2026

Buurhakaba has a population of 27,792, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Bay. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,792

Rank in Somalia

#30

Coordinates

2.80°N, 44.08°E

~277 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

164 km

102 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bay

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Baidoa	129,839	#9
Diinsoor	20,000	#36

Cities near Buurhakaba

Baidoa129,839 people · ~59 km away
Wanlaweyn22,022 people · ~93 km away
Qoryooley51,720 people · ~124 km away
Diinsoor20,000 people · ~130 km away
Afgooye65,461 people · ~137 km away
Marka230,100 people · ~143 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Buurhakaba?

Buurhakaba has a population of 27,792 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Buurhakaba in?

Buurhakaba is located in Bay, Somalia.

Is Buurhakaba the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 164 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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