Djenné Population 2026
Djenné has a population of 40,489, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Mopti. Roughly 0.2% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,489
Rank in Mali
#25
Coordinates
13.91°N, 4.55°W
~278 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
397 km
247 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mopti
| City | Population | Rank in Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Mopti | 186,187 | #6 |
| Douentza | 37,002 | #28 |
| Bankass | 30,159 | #35 |
| Bandiagara | 26,460 | #41 |
| Koro | 24,694 | #43 |
Cities near Djenné
- Mopti186,187 people · ~76 km away
- San103,227 people · ~77 km away
- Ké-Macina15,750 people · ~87 km away
- Moninnpébougou32,899 people · ~108 km away
- Bandiagara26,460 people · ~113 km away
- Bankass30,159 people · ~114 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Djenné?
Djenné has a population of 40,489 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Djenné in?
Djenné is located in Mopti, Mali.
Is Djenné the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 397 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.