Bosaso
Bosaso, historically known as Bender Qassim, is the main commercial port of Puntland in northeastern Somalia, sitting on the southern shore of the Gulf of Aden with mountains close by. The town serves as a regional economic hub with a diverse economy spanning trade, banking, healthcare, and hospitality, and hosts several colleges and universities that make it a centre for higher education in the region.
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- Population74,287
- Nearest water from center 2.2 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
Nearest airports
Bosaso: quick answers
Where is Bosaso?
Bosaso is in Somalia.
How do you get to Bosaso?
The nearest airport is Bosaso (BSA), about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bosaso?
The warmest month is July, averaging 33°C92°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is November, with about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bosaso?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.