Dhamas Population 2026
Dhamas has a population of 27,000, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Gedo. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,000
Rank in Somalia
#31
Coordinates
3.15°N, 41.34°E
~400 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
462 km
287 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gedo
| City | Population | Rank in Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Beled Hawo | 73,000 | #15 |
| Baardheere | 42,240 | #26 |
| Luuq | 33,820 | #29 |
Cities near Dhamas
- Beled Hawo73,000 people · ~105 km away
- Baardheere42,240 people · ~138 km away
- Luuq33,820 people · ~152 km away
- Diinsoor20,000 people · ~200 km away
- Baidoa129,839 people · ~257 km away
- Bu’aale17,475 people · ~269 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dhamas?
Dhamas has a population of 27,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Dhamas in?
Dhamas is located in Gedo, Somalia.
Is Dhamas the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 462 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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