The capital city is mainly populated by members of the Mudulood, Habr Gedir of Hiraab Gorgaarte Hawiye which is a Somali major biggest clan alone, and Hawadle sub-clans of the Gorgaarte Hawiye as well, along with sub-clans of the Shekhaal tribes. Hiraab members live in central and southern Somalia, from Gaalkacyo to Kismayo. Most of them live in their local Capitals. Others live in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Plus Somalis from other a faraway clans are present as well as from other Somali member states like Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Jubaland, and many others.