El Dibir Population 2026
El Dibir has a population of 200,000, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Bari. Roughly 1.0% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
200,000
Rank in Somalia
#7
Coordinates
11.77°N, 51.22°E
~48 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
1,261 km
783 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bari
Cities near El Dibir
- Qandala19,300 people · ~150 km away
- Bosaso74,287 people · ~228 km away
- Ceerigaabo33,853 people · ~439 km away
- Eyl18,904 people · ~448 km away
- Garoowe57,300 people · ~479 km away
- Laascaanood60,100 people · ~559 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Dibir?
El Dibir has a population of 200,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is El Dibir in?
El Dibir is located in Bari, Somalia.
Is El Dibir the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 1,261 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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