Laascaanood Population 2026

Laascaanood has a population of 60,100, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Sool. Roughly 0.3% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

60,100

Rank in Somalia

#19

Coordinates

8.48°N, 47.36°E

~692 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

750 km

466 miles, straight line

Cities near Laascaanood

Garoowe57,300 people · ~124 km away
Gaalkacyo61,200 people · ~190 km away
Saaxo26,000 people · ~199 km away
Burao99,270 people · ~232 km away
Ceerigaabo33,853 people · ~238 km away
Dhabad36,000 people · ~248 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Laascaanood?

Laascaanood has a population of 60,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Laascaanood in?

Laascaanood is located in Sool, Somalia.

Is Laascaanood the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 750 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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