San Population 2026
San has a population of 103,227, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Ségou. Roughly 0.4% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
103,227
Rank in Mali
#10
Coordinates
13.30°N, 4.90°W
~277 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
342 km
212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ségou
| City | Population | Rank in Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Ségou | 205,787 | #4 |
| Markala | 53,738 | #17 |
| 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 San
FAQ
What is the population of San?
San has a population of 103,227 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Mali.
What region is San in?
San is located in Ségou, Mali.
Is San the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 342 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.