Saaxo Population 2026

Saaxo has a population of 26,000, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇸🇴 Somalia, located in Mudug. Roughly 0.1% of Somalia's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than Mogadishu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,000

Rank in Somalia

#33

Coordinates

6.77°N, 46.80°E

~371 m elevation · Africa/Mogadishu

Distance to capital (Mogadishu)

551 km

342 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mudug

City	Population	Rank in Somalia
Gaalkacyo	61,200	#18

Cities near Saaxo

Dhabad36,000 people · ~53 km away
Gaalkacyo61,200 people · ~70 km away
Cabudwaaq120,000 people · ~86 km away
Balanbale68,000 people · ~160 km away
Laascaanood60,100 people · ~199 km away
Garoowe57,300 people · ~260 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saaxo?

Saaxo has a population of 26,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Somalia.

What region is Saaxo in?

Saaxo is located in Mudug, Somalia.

Is Saaxo the capital of Somalia?

No, the capital of Somalia is Mogadishu, about 551 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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