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Borama overview
Borama (orange) and the other large cities of Somalia
Borama lies in Awdal in Somalia at 9.94°N, 43.18°E, about 1,468 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+3).
It is smaller than Mogadishu (2,587,183) and larger than Hargeysa (477,876). The largest city in Somalia is Mogadishu with 2,587,183 people; the capital, Mogadishu, has 2,587,183.
The national capital, Mogadishu, is about 910 km away; the nearest large city is Ruqi, 27 km from Borama.
Somalia as a whole has a live population of 20,495,918 (+3.2% a year) and ranks #66 of 238 countries — see the Somalia population page for the full statistics and the Somalia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Borama
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ruqi Awdal | 27 km | 148,702 |
| Gebiley Woqooyi Galbeed | 55 km | 77,320 |
| Hargeysa Woqooyi Galbeed | 105 km | 477,876 |
Largest cities in Somalia
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borama?
Borama has about 597,842 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Borama the capital of Somalia?
No. The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu (2,587,183 people), about 910 km away. Borama is the 2nd largest city of the country.
How big is Borama compared with the rest of Somalia?
Its 597,842 residents are 2.9% of the 20,495,918 people living in Somalia today. Mogadishu is larger with 2,587,183 people.
Where is Borama?
In Awdal, Somalia, at latitude 9.94 and longitude 43.18, 1,468 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Ruqi (27 km), Gebiley (55 km), Hargeysa (105 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Borama Population 2026 — Somalia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/somalia/borama/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/somalia/borama/">Borama Population 2026 — Somalia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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