Mogadishu Population 2026 capital

Mogadishu has a population of 2,587,183, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Banaadir. Roughly 13% of Somalia's population lives here. Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia.

Location of Mogadishu. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

2,587,183

Rank in Somalia

Coordinates

2.04°N, 45.34°E

~12 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Cities near Mogadishu

Afgooye65,461 people · ~27 km away
Marka230,100 people · ~73 km away
Wanlaweyn22,022 people · ~82 km away
Jawhar47,086 people · ~85 km away
Qoryooley51,720 people · ~95 km away
Buurhakaba27,792 people · ~164 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mogadishu?

Mogadishu has a population of 2,587,183 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Mogadishu in?

Mogadishu is located in Banaadir, Somalia.

Is Mogadishu the capital of Somalia?

Yes, Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia.

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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