Bafoulabé Population 2026

Bafoulabé has a population of 26,823, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Kayes. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 158× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bafoulabé (capital Bamako shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,823

Rank in Mali

#37

Coordinates

13.81°N, 10.83°W

~82 m elevation · Africa/Bamako

Distance to capital (Bamako)

337 km

209 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kayes

City	Population	Rank in Mali
Kayes	194,716	#5
Kita	75,598	#13
Nioro	51,933	#19
Diéma	30,592	#33
Mahina	26,754	#38
Sagalo	15,830	#59

Cities near Bafoulabé

Mahina26,754 people · ~80 km away
Kayes194,716 people · ~97 km away
Kita75,598 people · ~169 km away
Sagalo15,830 people · ~179 km away
Diéma30,592 people · ~195 km away
Nioro51,933 people · ~207 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bafoulabé?

Bafoulabé has a population of 26,823 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Mali.

What region is Bafoulabé in?

Bafoulabé is located in Kayes, Mali.

Is Bafoulabé the capital of Mali?

No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 337 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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