Markala Population 2026
Markala has a population of 53,738, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Ségou. Roughly 0.2% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,738
Rank in Mali
#17
Coordinates
13.68°N, 6.07°W
~293 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
238 km
148 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ségou
| City | Population | Rank in Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Ségou | 205,787 | #4 |
| San | 103,227 | #10 |
| Niono | 52,584 | #18 |
| Pèlèngana | 50,552 | #20 |
| Bla | 33,779 | #29 |
| Moninnpébougou | 32,899 | #30 |
| Diourou | 26,559 | #40 |
| Dougabougou | 26,399 | #42 |
Cities near Markala
- Dougabougou26,399 people · ~16 km away
- Diourou26,559 people · ~26 km away
- Pèlèngana50,552 people · ~33 km away
- Ségou205,787 people · ~34 km away
- Siribala Coro24,301 people · ~40 km away
- Niono52,584 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Markala?
Markala has a population of 53,738 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Markala in?
Markala is located in Ségou, Mali.
Is Markala the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 238 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.