Kaambooni Population 2026

Kaambooni has a population of 79,000, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Lower Juba. Roughly 0.4% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

79,000

Rank in Somalia

#12

Coordinates

1.64°S, 41.59°E

~5 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

584 km

363 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lower Juba

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Kismayo	234,852	#5
Jamaame	42,270	#25

Cities near Kaambooni

Kismayo234,852 people · ~178 km away
Jamaame42,270 people · ~229 km away
Jilib43,694 people · ~271 km away
Bu’aale17,475 people · ~322 km away
Baardheere42,240 people · ~449 km away
Diinsoor20,000 people · ~476 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaambooni?

Kaambooni has a population of 79,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Kaambooni in?

Kaambooni is located in Lower Juba, Somalia.

Is Kaambooni the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 584 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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