Diinsoor Population 2026
Diinsoor has a population of 20,000, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Bay. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 129× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,000
Rank in Somalia
#36
Coordinates
2.41°N, 42.98°E
~311 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
266 km
165 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bay
| City | Population | Rank in Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Baidoa | 129,839 | #9 |
| Buurhakaba | 27,792 | #30 |
Cities near Diinsoor
- Baardheere42,240 people · ~78 km away
- Baidoa129,839 people · ~108 km away
- Buurhakaba27,792 people · ~130 km away
- Bu’aale17,475 people · ~154 km away
- Luuq33,820 people · ~162 km away
- Qoryooley51,720 people · ~186 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Diinsoor?
Diinsoor has a population of 20,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Diinsoor in?
Diinsoor is located in Bay, Somalia.
Is Diinsoor the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 266 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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