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Mogadishu
Major city · Somalia · Banaadir
Mogadishu is a major city in Banaadir, Somalia, with a population of about 2,587,183. The local time zone is Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+3). The nearest major city is Afgooye, about 27 km away.
Weather now
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Sunrise / Sunset
05:54–18:08
Climate type
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Population: 2,587,183
01Map
Coordinates2.0371, 45.3438
Coordinates (DMS)2°02′14″N, 45°20′38″E
Elevation12 m
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Also known as: MGQ, Magadiscio, Magadysha, Maqdishu, Mogaadisiyo, Mogadiisho, Mogadis, Mogadisas
02Daylight by month
11.9J
11.9F
12M
12A
12.1M
12.1J
12.1J
12.1A
12S
12O
11.9N
11.9D
Longest day in May (12.1 h), shortest in Jan (11.9 h).
03Nearby places
Afgooye65,461
↖ 27.2 km away
Merca230,100
↙ 72.9 km away
Wanlaweyn22,022
↖ 81.7 km away
Giohar47,086
↑ 84.5 km away
Qoryooley51,720
← 94.6 km away
Mahaddayweyne8,273
↑ 106.2 km away
Adale5,385
↗ 135.2 km away
Jalalaqsi9,743
↑ 151.6 km away
Buurhakaba27,792
↖ 164.4 km away
Buulobarde16,928
↑ 203.5 km away
04Biggest cities in Somalia
Boorama597,842
↑ 910 km away
Hargeisa477,876
↑ 848 km away
Berbera242,344
↑ 935 km away
Kismayo234,852
↙ 410 km away
Merca230,100
↙ 73 km away
El Dibir200,000
↗ 1,261 km away
Ruqi148,702
↑ 907 km away
Baidoa129,839
↖ 223 km away
05Climate
06Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu is in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone (UTC+3). This offset is used for all local time in Mogadishu.
Where is Mogadishu located?
Mogadishu is located in Banaadir, Somalia. Its position is 2.0371, 45.3438.
What are the GPS coordinates of Mogadishu?
The geographic coordinates of Mogadishu are 2.0371, 45.3438 (2°02′14″N, 45°20′38″E). It sits at an elevation of about 12 m above sea level.
What is the population of Mogadishu?
Mogadishu has a population of about 2,587,183 people, according to GeoNames data.