Gebiley Population 2026

Gebiley has a population of 77,320, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Woqooyi Galbeed. Roughly 0.4% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gebiley (capital Mogadishu shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

77,320

Rank in Somalia

#13

Coordinates

9.70°N, 43.62°E

~1,474 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

873 km

542 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Woqooyi Galbeed

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Hargeysa	477,876	#3
Berbera	242,344	#4
Tog Wajaale	22,700	#34

Cities near Gebiley

Tog Wajaale22,700 people · ~34 km away
Baki20,000 people · ~34 km away
Ruqi148,702 people · ~37 km away
Hargeysa477,876 people · ~51 km away
Borama597,842 people · ~55 km away
Berbera242,344 people · ~173 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gebiley?

Gebiley has a population of 77,320 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Gebiley in?

Gebiley is located in Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia.

Is Gebiley the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 873 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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