Jilib Population 2026

Jilib has a population of 43,694, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Middle Juba. Roughly 0.2% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,694

Rank in Somalia

#24

Coordinates

0.49°N, 42.79°E

~25 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

332 km

206 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Middle Juba

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Bu’aale	17,475	#41

Cities near Jilib

Jamaame42,270 people · ~47 km away
Bu’aale17,475 people · ~70 km away
Kismayo234,852 people · ~98 km away
Baardheere42,240 people · ~214 km away
Diinsoor20,000 people · ~215 km away
Qoryooley51,720 people · ~242 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jilib?

Jilib has a population of 43,694 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Jilib in?

Jilib is located in Middle Juba, Somalia.

Is Jilib the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 332 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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