Jawhar Population 2026

Jawhar has a population of 47,086, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Middle Shabele. Roughly 0.2% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,086

Rank in Somalia

#23

Coordinates

2.78°N, 45.50°E

~108 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

85 km

53 miles, straight line

Cities near Jawhar

Wanlaweyn22,022 people · ~70 km away
Afgooye65,461 people · ~83 km away
Mogadishu2,587,183 people · ~85 km away
Buulobarde16,928 people · ~120 km away
Marka230,100 people · ~143 km away
Qoryooley51,720 people · ~154 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jawhar?

Jawhar has a population of 47,086 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Jawhar in?

Jawhar is located in Middle Shabele, Somalia.

Is Jawhar the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 85 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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