Koutiala Population 2026

Koutiala has a population of 218,031, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Sikasso. Roughly 0.8% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

218,031

Rank in Mali

Coordinates

12.39°N, 5.47°W

~324 m elevation · Africa/Bamako

Distance to capital (Bamako)

274 km

170 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sikasso

City	Population	Rank in Mali
Sikasso	349,324	#2
Bougouni	90,234	#11
Massiogo	41,317	#24
Kadiolo	38,149	#27
Zégoua	31,593	#31
Yanfolila	24,399	#44
Finnkolo	24,229	#47
Kouri	22,991	#51

Cities near Koutiala

Bla33,779 people · ~70 km away
Yorosso17,447 people · ~75 km away
Kouri22,991 people · ~75 km away
San103,227 people · ~118 km away
Sikasso349,324 people · ~121 km away
Finnkolo24,229 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Koutiala?

Koutiala has a population of 218,031 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Mali.

What region is Koutiala in?

Koutiala is located in Sikasso, Mali.

Is Koutiala the capital of Mali?

No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 274 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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