Kankan Population 2026
Kankan has a population of 221,428, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇬🇳 Guinea, located in Kankan Region. Roughly 1.4% of Guinea's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than Conakry, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
221,428
Rank in Guinea
#4
Coordinates
10.39°N, 9.31°W
~381 m elevation · Africa/Conakry
Distance to capital (Conakry)
488 km
303 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kankan Region
Cities near Kankan
FAQ
What is the population of Kankan?
Kankan has a population of 221,428 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Guinea.
What region is Kankan in?
Kankan is located in Kankan Region, Guinea.
Is Kankan the capital of Guinea?
No, the capital of Guinea is Conakry, about 488 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.