Ceeldheer Population 2026
Ceeldheer has a population of 26,562, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Galguduud. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,562
Rank in Somalia
#32
Coordinates
3.85°N, 47.18°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
287 km
178 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Galguduud
Cities near Ceeldheer
- Buulobarde16,928 people · ~179 km away
- Jawhar47,086 people · ~221 km away
- Beledweyne55,410 people · ~240 km away
- Balanbale68,000 people · ~265 km away
- Mogadishu2,587,183 people · ~287 km away
- Cabudwaaq120,000 people · ~287 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ceeldheer?
Ceeldheer has a population of 26,562 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Ceeldheer in?
Ceeldheer is located in Galguduud, Somalia.
Is Ceeldheer the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 287 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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