Mendefera Population 2026

Mendefera has a population of 17,781, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇪🇷 Eritrea, located in Debub. Roughly 0.5% of Eritrea's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Asmara, the country's biggest city.

Location of Mendefera (capital Asmara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,781

Rank in Eritrea

Coordinates

14.89°N, 38.82°E

~1,977 m elevation · Africa/Asmara

Distance to capital (Asmara)

52 km

32 miles, straight line

Cities near Mendefera

Asmara563,930 people · ~52 km away
Keren74,800 people · ~106 km away
Massawa23,100 people · ~107 km away
Barentu15,891 people · ~134 km away
Himora46,100 people · ~246 km away
Assab21,300 people · ~472 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mendefera?

Mendefera has a population of 17,781 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Eritrea.

What region is Mendefera in?

Mendefera is located in Debub, Eritrea.

Is Mendefera the capital of Eritrea?

No, the capital of Eritrea is Asmara, about 52 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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