Kita Population 2026

Kita has a population of 75,598, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Kayes. Roughly 0.3% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kita (capital Bamako shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

75,598

Rank in Mali

#13

Coordinates

13.04°N, 9.49°W

~350 m elevation · Africa/Bamako

Distance to capital (Bamako)

171 km

106 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kayes

City	Population	Rank in Mali
Kayes	194,716	#5
Nioro	51,933	#19
Diéma	30,592	#33
Bafoulabé	26,823	#37
Mahina	26,754	#38
Sagalo	15,830	#59

Cities near Kita

Mahina26,754 people · ~117 km away
Sibi26,633 people · ~145 km away
Kati130,254 people · ~157 km away
Sagalo15,830 people · ~161 km away
Kalaban Koro148,247 people · ~166 km away
Kabala24,241 people · ~167 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kita?

Kita has a population of 75,598 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Mali.

What region is Kita in?

Kita is located in Kayes, Mali.

Is Kita the capital of Mali?

No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 171 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.

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