Luuq Population 2026
Luuq has a population of 33,820, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Gedo. Roughly 0.2% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,820
Rank in Somalia
#29
Coordinates
3.80°N, 42.54°E
~150 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
368 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gedo
| City | Population | Rank in Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Beled Hawo | 73,000 | #15 |
| Baardheere | 42,240 | #26 |
| Dhamas | 27,000 | #31 |
Cities near Luuq
- Beled Hawo73,000 people · ~75 km away
- Baidoa129,839 people · ~145 km away
- Dhamas27,000 people · ~152 km away
- Diinsoor20,000 people · ~162 km away
- Baardheere42,240 people · ~165 km away
- Buurhakaba27,792 people · ~203 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Luuq?
Luuq has a population of 33,820 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Luuq in?
Luuq is located in Gedo, Somalia.
Is Luuq the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 368 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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