Gueckedou Population 2026

Gueckedou has a population of 79,140, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇬🇳 Guinea, located in Nzérékoré Region. Roughly 0.5% of Guinea's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Conakry, the country's biggest city.

ConakryGueckedou
Location of Gueckedou (capital Conakry shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
79,140
Rank in Guinea
#13
Coordinates
8.57°N, 10.13°W
~430 m elevation · Africa/Conakry
Distance to capital (Conakry)
404 km
251 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nzérékoré Region

CityPopulationRank in Guinea
Nzérékoré226,426#3
Macenta68,020#17
Lola32,555#24
Beyla19,848#42
Moussadou16,725#45

Cities near Gueckedou

FAQ

What is the population of Gueckedou?
Gueckedou has a population of 79,140 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Guinea.
What region is Gueckedou in?
Gueckedou is located in Nzérékoré Region, Guinea.
Is Gueckedou the capital of Guinea?
No, the capital of Guinea is Conakry, about 404 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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