Garoowe Population 2026
Garoowe has a population of 57,300, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Nugaal. Roughly 0.3% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,300
Rank in Somalia
#20
Coordinates
8.40°N, 48.48°E
~465 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
788 km
489 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nugaal
| City | Population | Rank in Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Eyl | 18,904 | #39 |
Cities near Garoowe
- Laascaanood60,100 people · ~124 km away
- Eyl18,904 people · ~154 km away
- Gaalkacyo61,200 people · ~215 km away
- Saaxo26,000 people · ~260 km away
- Ceerigaabo33,853 people · ~275 km away
- Dhabad36,000 people · ~312 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Garoowe?
Garoowe has a population of 57,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Garoowe in?
Garoowe is located in Nugaal, Somalia.
Is Garoowe the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 788 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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