Goundam Population 2026
Goundam has a population of 19,400, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Tombouctou. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 218× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,400
Rank in Mali
#55
Coordinates
16.41°N, 3.67°W
~259 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
627 km
389 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tombouctou
Cities near Goundam
FAQ
What is the population of Goundam?
Goundam has a population of 19,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Goundam in?
Goundam is located in Tombouctou, Mali.
Is Goundam the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 627 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.