Is There a Big Somali Community in Atlanta?

[techsamatar]

I'm from the UK, and I Just Found Out I Have Cousins in Atlanta, a Somewhat Unexpected Twist Given the Prevalence of Somalis in Minnesota and Other Somali-Heavy States.

 

[Abu Hesi]

I'm from the UK, and I Just Found Out I Have Cousins in Atlanta, a Somewhat Unexpected Twist Given the Prevalence of Somalis in Minnesota and Other Somali-Heavy States.

A lot of flight 13 communities live there but it ain't like Minni or Columbus.

 

[techsamatar]

A lot of flight 13 communities live there but it ain't like Minni or Columbus.

What does Flight 13 mean?

 

[techsamatar]

• The New American Economy estimates that there are 12,800 Somali-born residents in the Atlanta metropolitan area as of 2020. This represents about 0.2% of the total population of the metro area.
• The Somali Community of Atlanta estimates that there are over 20,000 Somalis living in the Atlanta area. This number is likely higher than the New American Economy estimate, as it may include undocumented immigrants and Somali-born individuals who were not counted in the census.
• The Somali American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Atlanta estimates that there are over 100 Somali-owned businesses in the Atlanta area. This suggests that the Somali community is making a significant economic contribution to the city.

Based on these estimates, it is reasonable to conclude that the Somali population in Atlanta is between 10,000 and 20,000 people. This makes it one of the largest Somali communities in the United States.

 

[Lebron James]

• The New American Economy estimates that there are 12,800 Somali-born residents in the Atlanta metropolitan area as of 2020. This represents about 0.2% of the total population of the metro area.
• The Somali Community of Atlanta estimates that there are over 20,000 Somalis living in the Atlanta area. This number is likely higher than the New American Economy estimate, as it may include undocumented immigrants and Somali-born individuals who were not counted in the census.
• The Somali American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Atlanta estimates that there are over 100 Somali-owned businesses in the Atlanta area. This suggests that the Somali community is making a significant economic contribution to the city.

Based on these estimates, it is reasonable to conclude that the Somali population in Atlanta is between 10,000 and 20,000 people. This makes it one of the largest Somali communities in the United States.

I wonder what attracted them to move to Atlanta, I heard that place aint safe

 

[__08]

I'm from the UK, and I Just Found Out I Have Cousins in Atlanta, a Somewhat Unexpected Twist Given the Prevalence of Somalis in Minnesota and Other Somali-Heavy States.

Now you gotta wear tight jeans and listen to Lil Baby & Migos. Just playing inshallah you get to meet them.

 

[Chaseyourdreamzz]

It used to have one of the largest somali populations in North America in the 90s-early 2000s it was one of the major hubs for resettlement a huge percentage moved away though

 

[error1]

I also have cousins in ATL

 

[techsamatar]

Now you gotta wear tight jeans and listen to Lil Baby & Migos. Just playing inshallah you get to meet them.

New Family Connections Emerging from the Americas: Last year, my cousin from Canada visited the UK upon discovering our family ties here. I also have cousins in Sweden and various parts of Europe. Reflecting on my extensive network, I'm considering exploring new business opportunities.

 

[Sigmundd]

yh I know some somalis from atl they live in the suburbs one tried to claim zone 6 lool

 

[techsamatar]

yh I know some somalis from atl they live in the suburbs one tried to claim zone 6 lool

where are the suburbs located? hopefully my family connections I discovered their are not peasants

 

[Sigmundd]

where are the suburbs located? hopefully my family connections I discovered their are not peasants

I forgot but they defo live in the suburbs away from the hood areas

 

[GaradShabeel]

where are the suburbs located? hopefully my family connections I discovered their are not peasants

That’s the most odd expectation you can have from your relatives. Not being peasants kulaha kkk.

 

[Abu Hesi]

What does Flight 13 mean?

Somalis that came to the U.S from Kenya refugee camps after the civil war; early 90's.

 

[Almis]

why is it called Gaylanta?

 

[Basra]

why is it called Gaylanta?

More like AIDSlanta.

 

[soomal__.nur1]

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[empressjamila]

There’s Somalis in many parts of the US it’s not just MN. Seattle, San Diego Colombus, Atlanta, Nashville, even Boston all have Somali communities they’re just smaller

I really wish my family settled in San Diego. Growing up in Cali would have been amazing

 

[AbrahamFreedom]

There's a small community of Somalilanders that live there