Nzérékoré Population 2026

Nzérékoré has a population of 226,426, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇬🇳 Guinea, located in Nzérékoré Region. Roughly 1.5% of Guinea's population lives here. It is about 8.5× smaller than Conakry, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

226,426

Rank in Guinea

Coordinates

7.76°N, 8.82°W

~482 m elevation · Africa/Conakry

Distance to capital (Conakry)

570 km

354 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nzérékoré Region

City	Population	Rank in Guinea
Gueckedou	79,140	#13
Macenta	68,020	#17
Lola	32,555	#24
Beyla	19,848	#42
Moussadou	16,725	#45

Cities near Nzérékoré

Lola32,555 people · ~32 km away
Beyla19,848 people · ~105 km away
Macenta68,020 people · ~113 km away
Moussadou16,725 people · ~115 km away
Kérouané26,990 people · ~169 km away
Gueckedou79,140 people · ~171 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nzérékoré?

Nzérékoré has a population of 226,426 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Guinea.

What region is Nzérékoré in?

Nzérékoré is located in Nzérékoré Region, Guinea.

Is Nzérékoré the capital of Guinea?

No, the capital of Guinea is Conakry, about 570 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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