Kouri Population 2026

Kouri has a population of 22,991, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Sikasso. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 184× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,991

Rank in Mali

#51

Coordinates

12.18°N, 4.80°W

~340 m elevation · Africa/Bamako

Distance to capital (Bamako)

348 km

216 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sikasso

City	Population	Rank in Mali
Sikasso	349,324	#2
Koutiala	218,031	#3
Bougouni	90,234	#11
Massiogo	41,317	#24
Kadiolo	38,149	#27
Zégoua	31,593	#31
Yanfolila	24,399	#44
Finnkolo	24,229	#47

Cities near Kouri

Yorosso17,447 people · ~20 km away
Koutiala218,031 people · ~75 km away
San103,227 people · ~124 km away
Finnkolo24,229 people · ~128 km away
Bla33,779 people · ~134 km away
Sikasso349,324 people · ~135 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kouri?

Kouri has a population of 22,991 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Mali.

What region is Kouri in?

Kouri is located in Sikasso, Mali.

Is Kouri the capital of Mali?

No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 348 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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