Bla Population 2026
Bla has a population of 33,779, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Ségou. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 125× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,779
Rank in Mali
#29
Coordinates
12.95°N, 5.76°W
~295 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
244 km
152 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ségou
| City | Population | Rank in Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Ségou | 205,787 | #4 |
| San | 103,227 | #10 |
| Markala | 53,738 | #17 |
| Niono | 52,584 | #18 |
| Pèlèngana | 50,552 | #20 |
| Moninnpébougou | 32,899 | #30 |
| Diourou | 26,559 | #40 |
| Dougabougou | 26,399 | #42 |
Cities near Bla
FAQ
What is the population of Bla?
Bla has a population of 33,779 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Bla in?
Bla is located in Ségou, Mali.
Is Bla the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 244 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.