Africa · capital city
What Is the Capital of Somalia?
Mogadishu
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu. About 2.6 million people live in the Mogadishu urban area — 13.3% of the country's population.
2.6 million
Urban area population
UTC+3
Time zone
2.07°N
Latitude · 45.33°E
Yes
Largest city
Mogadishu at a glance
Name origin
The name is probably derived from the Arabic word mukaddas, meaning "holy".
Time zone
UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). No daylight saving time.
Coordinates
2 04 N, 45 20 E · IANA time zone Africa/Mogadishu
Location of Somalia
Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, east of Ethiopia
Largest cities in Somalia
1
Mogadishu Capital
2.6 million2
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1.1 millionUrban-area population · CIA World Factbook (public domain)
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capitals closest to Mogadishu
Nairobi, Kenya — 1,017 km
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — 1,067 km
Djibouti, Djibouti — 1,085 km
Dodoma, Tanzania — 1,193 km
Victoria, Seychelles — 1,347 km
Kampala, Uganda — 1,434 km
Sanaa, Yemen — 1,482 km
Moroni, Comoros — 1,548 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Mogadishu
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu. About 2.6 million people live in the Mogadishu urban area — 13.3% of the country's population.
Is Mogadishu the largest city in Somalia?
Yes — Mogadishu is also the largest urban area of Somalia (2.6 million).
What time zone is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu is on UTC+3 — UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). There is no daylight saving time.
Where does the name Mogadishu come from?
The name is probably derived from the Arabic word mukaddas, meaning "holy".
Which capital is closest to Mogadishu?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Nairobi (Kenya) is the closest, 1,017 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).