Qandala Population 2026
Qandala has a population of 19,300, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Bari. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 134× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,300
Rank in Somalia
#38
Coordinates
11.47°N, 49.87°E
~8 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu
Distance to capital (Mogadishu)
1,162 km
722 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bari
Cities near Qandala
- Bosaso74,287 people · ~78 km away
- El Dibir200,000 people · ~150 km away
- Ceerigaabo33,853 people · ~289 km away
- Garoowe57,300 people · ~374 km away
- Eyl18,904 people · ~388 km away
- Laascaanood60,100 people · ~432 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qandala?
Qandala has a population of 19,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Somalia.
What region is Qandala in?
Qandala is located in Bari, Somalia.
Is Qandala the capital of Somalia?
No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 1,162 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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