Categories in Burao
Auto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar rentalCar WashGas StationBuilding Materials MarketFarmingFurniture MakerPharmaceutical CompanyWater pump supplierWholesalersClothing storesMedia CompanyTelecommunications Service ProviderBahá'í House of WorshipCity or Town HallCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionVillage HallElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesElectric Utility CompanyHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolHome HelpMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolSchool CenterUniversityArtistPhotography StudioStadiums and arenasBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarkets
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Burao
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 144 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 123 |
| Education | 96 |
| Mosques | 76 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Apartments | 48 |
| Hotels and motels | 45 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 43 |
| Travel and transportation | 32 |
Burao Facts
| Area | 12678.9 km² |
| Population | 479,199 |
| Male Population | 238,358 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 240,841 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +221.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +68.9% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 16.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $787 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Xaafadda Afgooye, Xaafadda Abu-Dabay, Xaafadda Sheffield, Tawali, Xaafadda Qasabka |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.52213, 45.53363 |
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Burao Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,086 | 242,831 | 283,644 | 414,305 | 479,199 | 547,139 | 625,286 |
| Population Density | 11.8 / km² | 19.2 / km² | 22.4 / km² | 32.7 / km² | 37.8 / km² | 43.2 / km² | 49.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBurao Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 68.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burao | +221.4% | +97.3% | +68.9% |
| Togdheer | — | — | — |
| Somalia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Burao Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burao | 16 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Togdheer | 16 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Somalia | 16 yrs | 16.2 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Burao Population Density
Population Density: 37.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burao | 479,199 | 12,678.9 km² | 37.8 / km² |
| Togdheer | 568,212 | 34,164.5 km² | 16.6 / km² |
| Somalia | 8.3 million | 471,815 km² | 17.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Burao Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Burao
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Burao
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Burao Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,396 | $585 | $607 | $771 | $889 | $1,571 | $936 | $787 |
| Total GDP | $372.2M | $150.8M | $199.8M | $308.7M | $408.7M | $791.2M | $445.7M | $395.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Burao CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burao | 31,599 tn | 0.07 tn | 2.5 tons/km² |
| Togdheer | 37,488 tn | 0.07 tn | 1.1 tons/km² |
| Somalia | 559,846 tn | 0.07 tn | 1.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Burao CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,599 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Burao
Burao (var. Bur'o) (Somali: Burco, Arabic: برعو) is a city in the northwestern Burao District of Somaliland, an unrecognized self-declared republic internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia, and serves as the capital of Togdheer ..
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