Categories in Hargeisa
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hargeisa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,106 |
| Education | 393 |
| Restaurants | 370 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 346 |
| Mosques | 297 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 294 |
| Cafes | 252 |
| Apartments | 245 |
| Travel and transportation | 211 |
| Hotels and motels | 203 |
| Clothing stores | 170 |
| Other accommodation | 165 |
Hargeisa Facts
| Area | 81.9 km² |
| Population | 1,353,012 |
| Male Population | 672,982 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 680,030 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +370.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +147.5% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 16.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,951 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1 |
| Neighborhoods | Xaafada Jameeco Weyn, Bada Cas Suburb, Xaafada Calaamadaha, Xaafadda Massalaha, police lane |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.56000, 44.06500 |
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Hargeisa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 287,821 | 468,520 | 546,672 | 795,422 | 1,353,012 | 1,443,053 | 1,504,958 |
| Population Density | 3,512.7 / km² | 5,718 / km² | 6,671.8 / km² | 9,707.7 / km² | 16,512.7 / km² | 17,611.6 / km² | 18,367.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHargeisa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 147.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargeisa | +370.1% | +188.8% | +147.5% |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | — | — | — |
| Somalia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hargeisa Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargeisa | 16 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 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)
Hargeisa Population Density
Population Density: 16,513 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargeisa | 1.4 million | 81.9 km² | 16,513 / km² |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 1.1 million | 28,163.9 km² | 39.7 / 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
Hargeisa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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 Hargeisa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Hargeisa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hargeisa
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
Hargeisa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,878 | $787 | $1,454 | $2,058 | $2,233 | $2,144 | $2,032 | $1,951 |
| Total GDP | $1M | $477.9K | $978.2K | $1.6M | $2.3M | $3.7M | $11.6M | $15.4M |
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
Hargeisa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargeisa | 89,495 tn | 0.07 tn | 1,092.2 tons/km² |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 73,682 tn | 0.07 tn | 2.6 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
Hargeisa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 89,495 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,092.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/80 | 7:46 AM | 4.5 | 94.3 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Hargeisa
Hargeisa (Somali: Hargeysa, Arabic: هرجيسا Hargeisa serves as the capital of Somaliland, a self-declared state that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia. the Middle Ages, Hargeisa was part of the Adal Sultanate's domain...
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