Pèlèngana Population 2026
Pèlèngana has a population of 50,552, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Ségou. Roughly 0.2% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 84× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,552
Rank in Mali
#20
Coordinates
13.43°N, 6.22°W
~286 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
211 km
131 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 |
| Niono | 52,584 | #18 |
| Bla | 33,779 | #29 |
| Moninnpébougou | 32,899 | #30 |
| Diourou | 26,559 | #40 |
| Dougabougou | 26,399 | #42 |
Cities near Pèlèngana
- Ségou205,787 people · ~4 km away
- Markala53,738 people · ~33 km away
- Dougabougou26,399 people · ~45 km away
- Diourou26,559 people · ~51 km away
- Siribala Coro24,301 people · ~70 km away
- Bla33,779 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pèlèngana?
Pèlèngana has a population of 50,552 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Pèlèngana in?
Pèlèngana is located in Ségou, Mali.
Is Pèlèngana the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 211 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.