Koro Population 2026

Koro has a population of 24,694, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Mopti. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 171× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

BamakoKoro
Location of Koro (capital Bamako shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
24,694
Rank in Mali
#43
Coordinates
14.06°N, 3.08°W
~260 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
554 km
344 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mopti

CityPopulationRank in Mali
Mopti186,187#6
Djenné40,489#25
Douentza37,002#28
Bankass30,159#35
Bandiagara26,460#41

Cities near Koro

  • Bankass30,159 people · ~48 km away
  • Bandiagara26,460 people · ~66 km away
  • Douentza37,002 people · ~106 km away
  • Mopti186,187 people · ~128 km away
  • Djenné40,489 people · ~160 km away
  • San103,227 people · ~214 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Koro?
Koro has a population of 24,694 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Koro in?
Koro is located in Mopti, Mali.
Is Koro the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 554 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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