Wanlaweyn Population 2026

Wanlaweyn has a population of 22,022, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Lower Shabeelle. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,022

Rank in Somalia

#35

Coordinates

2.62°N, 44.89°E

~93 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

82 km

51 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lower Shabeelle

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Marka	230,100	#6
Afgooye	65,461	#17
Qoryooley	51,720	#22

Cities near Wanlaweyn

Afgooye65,461 people · ~59 km away
Jawhar47,086 people · ~70 km away
Mogadishu2,587,183 people · ~82 km away
Buurhakaba27,792 people · ~93 km away
Qoryooley51,720 people · ~101 km away
Marka230,100 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wanlaweyn?

Wanlaweyn has a population of 22,022 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Wanlaweyn in?

Wanlaweyn is located in Lower Shabeelle, Somalia.

Is Wanlaweyn the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 82 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.

← All biggest cities in Somalia · Somalia population by year