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Hargeysa

Hargeysa (1.1 million inhabitants): major city of Somalia, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Hargeysa

CountrySomalia
Population1.1 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Hargeysa?

Hargeysa has a metropolitan population of 1.1 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Hargeysa located?

Hargeysa is in Somalia. It is a major city of Somalia.

What is Hargeysa known for?

Hargeysa is a major city of Somalia. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Somalia factbook for the wider national picture.

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