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Mogadishu
City in Banaadir, Somalia
Overview
Mogadishu, Somalia's capital on the Indian Ocean, is a dynamic city with a cultural traditions and resilient spirit. Despite its ongoing security challenges, the city offers lively markets, beautiful beaches, and historical sites for adventurous visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Somalia
Region
Banaadir
Population
2,120,000
Time Zone
Africa/Mogadishu
Coordinates
2.04°, 45.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$925
Local Cost
$410
Local Income
$110
Cashless
15
English
25
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
26.8°C
Record High
31.5°C
Record Low
23.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
329 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
59 ms
City Vibrancy
64
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
59
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGQ
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.
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