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Mogadishu, Banaadir

Somalia

National capital2.0371° N, 45.3438° E

Mogadishu, in Banaadir, Somalia, is a national capital. Its population is 2,587,183.

Population2,587,183
ProvinceBanaadir
Coordinates2.0371° N, 45.3438° E
CountrySomalia
Rank in Somalia#1 of 4,510

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About Mogadishu

The geographic coordinates of Mogadishu are 2.04° N, 45.34° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Banaadir, Somalia.

Out of 4,510 localities in Somalia, Mogadishu ranks #1 with 2,587,183 inhabitants.

Cities in Banaadir

Within the Banaadir region of Somalia, Mogadishu stands alongside cities like Colomat, Degmada Dayniile, Caddey. Mogadishu has 2,587,183 inhabitants.

ColomatDegmada DayniileCaddeyAssaleyScidleGuddo

Nearby Cities

Mogadishu has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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ColomatCity
9.4 km
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Degmada DayniileCity
10.5 km
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DabandoobCity
11.2 km
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El UeregaCity
12 km
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GodomeiCity
13.2 km
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GuddoCity
14 km
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CaddeyCity
15.5 km
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Ceelasha BiyahaCity
15.7 km
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CaliyaaloCity
16.7 km
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NimoowCity
18.4 km
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ScidleCity
18.5 km
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Aual NagotCity
19.8 km
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LafooleCity
20.4 km
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JasiiraCity
20.8 km
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Garas BintowCity
21 km
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Buulo RisqiCity
21.6 km
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Aw Sacad AawowCity
21.7 km
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DoonkaCity
22.1 km
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Lug SangudleCity
22.7 km
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JeeranCity
22.9 km

Universities in Mogadishu

Mogadishu is home to 5 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Benadir University2002——
Jobkey University2011——
Mogadishu University1997——
University of Somalia2005——
Zamzam University of Science and Technology2013——
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Largest cities in Somalia

#1 Mogadishu2,587,183#2 Borama597,842#3 Hargeysa477,876#4 Berbera242,344#5 Kismayo234,852
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mogadishu?

Mogadishu has a population of 2,587,183. It ranks #1 in Somalia by population.

What province or state is Mogadishu in?

Mogadishu is located in Banaadir, Somalia.

Where is Mogadishu located?

Mogadishu is located at coordinates 2.04° N, 45.34° E in Banaadir, Somalia.

The data for Mogadishu, Somalia is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

Developers can access Mogadishu, Somalia data programmatically via the Bamwor REST API:
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