Bandiagara Population 2026

Bandiagara has a population of 26,460, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Mopti. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 160× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,460

Rank in Mali

#41

Coordinates

14.35°N, 3.61°W

~388 m elevation · Africa/Bamako

Distance to capital (Bamako)

510 km

317 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mopti

City	Population	Rank in Mali
Mopti	186,187	#6
Djenné	40,489	#25
Douentza	37,002	#28
Bankass	30,159	#35
Koro	24,694	#43

Cities near Bandiagara

Bankass30,159 people · ~32 km away
Mopti186,187 people · ~63 km away
Koro24,694 people · ~66 km away
Douentza37,002 people · ~102 km away
Djenné40,489 people · ~113 km away
San103,227 people · ~182 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bandiagara?

Bandiagara has a population of 26,460 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Mali.

What region is Bandiagara in?

Bandiagara is located in Mopti, Mali.

Is Bandiagara the capital of Mali?

No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 510 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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