Baidoa
Somalia
- Population
- 129,839
- Currency
- SOSSh572.0/$
Baidoa is the largest city in Southern Somalia and the state capital of Bay Region, with a population of 1.2 million in 2022. Baidoa is a war zone, so travel here is dangerous.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Baidoa". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live30°C
Overcast · feels like 27°C
- 37%
- 25 km/h
- AQI 24
- SunOvercast20° / 30°
- MonLight drizzle20° / 31°
- TueLight drizzle21° / 31°
- WedOvercast21° / 32°
- ThuLight drizzle21° / 32°
Measured at 3.114, 43.650 · Africa/Mogadishu
Understand
Baidoa and the broader Bay region are home to a number of important ancient sites. Archaeologists have found prehistoric rock art on the city's outskirts at Buur Heybe. Baidoa incurred significant damage during the Somali Civil War, having been captured and re-captured by Al-Shabaab and government forces. Fighting continues on the city's outskirts, and it is the site of a large refugee camp.
Getting there
- As of 2022, the roads to Baidoa are blocked by Al-Shabaab militants.
- 1 Shatigadud International Airport (BIB IATA). Jubba Airways flies from Mogadishu.
Getting around
What to see
- 1 Buur Heybe. Stone age archeological site. It’s not set up for tourists, but with a bit of research, you might be able to arrange a visit.
What to do
Where to eat
Drinking & nightlife
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Where to stay
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