Diourou Population 2026
Diourou has a population of 26,559, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Ségou. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,559
Rank in Mali
#40
Coordinates
13.69°N, 5.83°W
~286 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
261 km
162 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 |
| Bla | 33,779 | #29 |
| Moninnpébougou | 32,899 | #30 |
| Dougabougou | 26,399 | #42 |
Cities near Diourou
- Markala53,738 people · ~26 km away
- Dougabougou26,399 people · ~35 km away
- Siribala Coro24,301 people · ~49 km away
- Pèlèngana50,552 people · ~51 km away
- Ségou205,787 people · ~54 km away
- Ké-Macina15,750 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Diourou?
Diourou has a population of 26,559 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Diourou in?
Diourou is located in Ségou, Mali.
Is Diourou the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 261 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.