Kidal Population 2026
Kidal has a population of 40,030, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Kidal. Roughly 0.2% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,030
Rank in Mali
#26
Coordinates
18.44°N, 1.41°E
~457 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
1,196 km
743 miles, straight line
Cities near Kidal
- Bourem42,371 people · ~249 km away
- Gao133,110 people · ~287 km away
- Andéranboukan18,688 people · ~376 km away
- I-n-Tillit22,100 people · ~379 km away
- Timbuktu84,208 people · ~504 km away
- Diré31,348 people · ~565 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kidal?
Kidal has a population of 40,030 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Kidal in?
Kidal is located in Kidal, Mali.
Is Kidal the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 1,196 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.