Jamaame Population 2026

Jamaame has a population of 42,270, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Lower Juba. Roughly 0.2% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,270

Rank in Somalia

#25

Coordinates

0.07°N, 42.74°E

~12 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

362 km

225 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lower Juba

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Kismayo	234,852	#5
Kaambooni	79,000	#12

Cities near Jamaame

Jilib43,694 people · ~47 km away
Kismayo234,852 people · ~52 km away
Bu’aale17,475 people · ~114 km away
Kaambooni79,000 people · ~229 km away
Baardheere42,240 people · ~258 km away
Diinsoor20,000 people · ~261 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jamaame?

Jamaame has a population of 42,270 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Jamaame in?

Jamaame is located in Lower Juba, Somalia.

Is Jamaame the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 362 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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