Baidoa (, Somali (Af-Maxaa): Baydhabo, ) is the largest city of the South West State of Somalia.

Between 2002 and 2014, Baidoa was the capital of the South West State. In 2014, the capital was changed to Barawa.

Overview

Baydhabo is the main hub of the Somali inter-riverine region and state capital of Bay Region. It was traditionally known as