Merca

Merca is the capital city of the Lower Shebelle province of , a historic port city in the region. It is located approximately 109 km to the southwest of the nation's capital .

Merca

Latitude
1.71669° or 1° 43′ 0″ north
Longitude
44.76763° or 44° 46′ 4″ east
Population
230,000
Open location code
6HH6PQ89+M3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 405893904
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Merca from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Arabic to German—“Merca” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: مركة
  • French: Merka
  • German: Merka

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Merca”.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Musawac and Shi’a mosque.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Salsabiil Hotel and Aaran Hotel.

Somalia: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Woqooyi Galbeed, and Awdal.

Curious Residential Areas to Discover

Uncover intriguing residential areas from every corner of the globe.