Niono Population 2026
Niono has a population of 52,584, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Ségou. Roughly 0.2% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,584
Rank in Mali
#18
Coordinates
14.25°N, 5.99°W
~286 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
282 km
175 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ségou
| City | Population | Rank in Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Ségou | 205,787 | #4 |
| San | 103,227 | #10 |
| Markala | 53,738 | #17 |
| Pèlèngana | 50,552 | #20 |
| Bla | 33,779 | #29 |
| Moninnpébougou | 32,899 | #30 |
| Diourou | 26,559 | #40 |
| Dougabougou | 26,399 | #42 |
Cities near Niono
- Siribala Coro24,301 people · ~26 km away
- Dougabougou26,399 people · ~50 km away
- Moninnpébougou32,899 people · ~51 km away
- Markala53,738 people · ~64 km away
- Diourou26,559 people · ~65 km away
- Ké-Macina15,750 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Niono?
Niono has a population of 52,584 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Niono in?
Niono is located in Ségou, Mali.
Is Niono the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 282 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.