Ceerigaabo Population 2026

Ceerigaabo has a population of 33,853, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Sanaag. Roughly 0.2% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,853

Rank in Somalia

#28

Coordinates

10.62°N, 47.37°E

~1,786 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

980 km

609 miles, straight line

Cities near Ceerigaabo

Bosaso74,287 people · ~211 km away
Burao99,270 people · ~235 km away
Laascaanood60,100 people · ~238 km away
Berbera242,344 people · ~258 km away
Garoowe57,300 people · ~275 km away
Qandala19,300 people · ~289 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ceerigaabo?

Ceerigaabo has a population of 33,853 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Ceerigaabo in?

Ceerigaabo is located in Sanaag, Somalia.

Is Ceerigaabo the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 980 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