Ségou Population 2026
Ségou has a population of 205,787, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Ségou. Roughly 0.8% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
205,787
Rank in Mali
#4
Coordinates
13.44°N, 6.26°W
~291 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
208 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ségou
| City | Population | Rank in Mali |
|---|---|---|
| San | 103,227 | #10 |
| 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 Ségou
- Pèlèngana50,552 people · ~4 km away
- Markala53,738 people · ~34 km away
- Dougabougou26,399 people · ~45 km away
- Diourou26,559 people · ~54 km away
- Siribala Coro24,301 people · ~69 km away
- Bla33,779 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ségou?
Ségou has a population of 205,787 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Ségou in?
Ségou is located in Ségou, Mali.
Is Ségou the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 208 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.