Dhabad Population 2026
Dhabad has a population of 36,000, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Galguduud. Roughly 0.2% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,000
Rank in Somalia
#27
Coordinates
6.43°N, 46.46°E
~358 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
504 km
313 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Galguduud
Cities near Dhabad
- Cabudwaaq120,000 people · ~33 km away
- Saaxo26,000 people · ~53 km away
- Balanbale68,000 people · ~107 km away
- Gaalkacyo61,200 people · ~113 km away
- Beledweyne55,410 people · ~234 km away
- Laascaanood60,100 people · ~248 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dhabad?
Dhabad has a population of 36,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Dhabad in?
Dhabad is located in Galguduud, Somalia.
Is Dhabad the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 504 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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