Timbuktu Population 2026
Timbuktu has a population of 84,208, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Tombouctou. Roughly 0.3% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,208
Rank in Mali
#12
Coordinates
16.77°N, 3.01°W
~274 m elevation · Africa/Bamako
Distance to capital (Bamako)
707 km
439 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tombouctou
Cities near Timbuktu
FAQ
What is the population of Timbuktu?
Timbuktu has a population of 84,208 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Mali.
What region is Timbuktu in?
Timbuktu is located in Tombouctou, Mali.
Is Timbuktu the capital of Mali?
No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 707 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.