Zégoua Population 2026

Zégoua has a population of 31,593, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Sikasso. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 134× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

Location of Zégoua (capital Bamako shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

31,593

Rank in Mali

#31

Coordinates

10.49°N, 5.65°W

~344 m elevation · Africa/Bamako

Distance to capital (Bamako)

346 km

215 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sikasso

City	Population	Rank in Mali
Sikasso	349,324	#2
Koutiala	218,031	#3
Bougouni	90,234	#11
Massiogo	41,317	#24
Kadiolo	38,149	#27
Yanfolila	24,399	#44
Finnkolo	24,229	#47
Kouri	22,991	#51

Cities near Zégoua

Kadiolo38,149 people · ~15 km away
Massiogo41,317 people · ~54 km away
Finnkolo24,229 people · ~88 km away
Sikasso349,324 people · ~92 km away
Bamba28,524 people · ~165 km away
Kouri22,991 people · ~210 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zégoua?

Zégoua has a population of 31,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Mali.

What region is Zégoua in?

Zégoua is located in Sikasso, Mali.

Is Zégoua the capital of Mali?

No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 346 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.

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