Cabudwaaq Population 2026
Cabudwaaq has a population of 120,000, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Galguduud. Roughly 0.6% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
120,000
Rank in Somalia
#10
Coordinates
6.25°N, 46.22°E
~336 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
478 km
297 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Galguduud
Cities near Cabudwaaq
- Dhabad36,000 people · ~33 km away
- Balanbale68,000 people · ~74 km away
- Saaxo26,000 people · ~86 km away
- Gaalkacyo61,200 people · ~145 km away
- Beledweyne55,410 people · ~202 km away
- Buulobarde16,928 people · ~276 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cabudwaaq?
Cabudwaaq has a population of 120,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Cabudwaaq in?
Cabudwaaq is located in Galguduud, Somalia.
Is Cabudwaaq the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 478 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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