Formerly known as Bandar Qasim, Bosaso's population is estimated at about 700,000 residents, and it is one of the oldest cities in the Somalia, and it was settled in the area during the 14th century.
Formerly known as Bandar Qasim, Bosaso's population is estimated at about 700,000 residents. Bosaso was previously known as "Bandar Qasim", a name derived from a Somali trader of the same name who is said to have first settled in the area during the 14th century.