Kouroussa Population 2026

Kouroussa has a population of 36,295, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇬🇳 Guinea, located in Kankan Region. Roughly 0.2% of Guinea's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Conakry, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kouroussa (capital Conakry shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

36,295

Rank in Guinea

#23

Coordinates

10.65°N, 9.88°W

~383 m elevation · Africa/Conakry

Distance to capital (Conakry)

433 km

269 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kankan Region

City	Population	Rank in Guinea
Kankan	221,428	#4
Siguiri	148,018	#8
Kintinian	27,969	#29
Kérouané	26,990	#31
Douako	23,416	#37
Mandiana	19,110	#43

Cities near Kouroussa

Kankan221,428 people · ~70 km away
Banko23,638 people · ~91 km away
Douako23,416 people · ~107 km away
Dinguiraye20,993 people · ~115 km away
Faranah70,181 people · ~116 km away
Siguiri148,018 people · ~116 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kouroussa?

Kouroussa has a population of 36,295 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Guinea.

What region is Kouroussa in?

Kouroussa is located in Kankan Region, Guinea.

Is Kouroussa the capital of Guinea?

No, the capital of Guinea is Conakry, about 433 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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