A few facts about Wanlaweyn
- With about 22,000 inhabitants, Wanlaweyn is one of the 50 largest places in Somalia.
- It's part of Lower Shabeelle.
- Mogadishu, the largest city in Somalia, is about 82 km away.
- Towns nearby: Afgooye (59 km), Jawhar (70 km) and Mahaddayweyne (81 km).