Mahina Population 2026

Mahina has a population of 26,754, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Kayes. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 158× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,754

Rank in Mali

#38

Coordinates

13.90°N, 10.10°W

~175 m elevation · Africa/Bamako

Distance to capital (Bamako)

271 km

168 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kayes

City	Population	Rank in Mali
Kayes	194,716	#5
Kita	75,598	#13
Nioro	51,933	#19
Diéma	30,592	#33
Bafoulabé	26,823	#37
Sagalo	15,830	#59

Cities near Mahina

Bafoulabé26,823 people · ~80 km away
Kita75,598 people · ~117 km away
Diéma30,592 people · ~121 km away
Nioro51,933 people · ~157 km away
Kayes194,716 people · ~157 km away
Sagalo15,830 people · ~200 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mahina?

Mahina has a population of 26,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Mali.

What region is Mahina in?

Mahina is located in Kayes, Mali.

Is Mahina the capital of Mali?

No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 271 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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