Saylac Population 2026

Saylac has a population of 18,600, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Awdal. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 139× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,600

Rank in Somalia

#40

Coordinates

11.35°N, 43.47°E

~6 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

1,056 km

656 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Awdal

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Borama	597,842	#2
Ruqi	148,702	#8
Baki	20,000	#37

Cities near Saylac

Ruqi148,702 people · ~154 km away
Borama597,842 people · ~161 km away
Baki20,000 people · ~163 km away
Gebiley77,320 people · ~185 km away
Tog Wajaale22,700 people · ~196 km away
Berbera242,344 people · ~197 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saylac?

Saylac has a population of 18,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Saylac in?

Saylac is located in Awdal, Somalia.

Is Saylac the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 1,056 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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