Akjoujt Population 2026
Akjoujt has a population of 15,851, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Inchiri. Roughly 0.3% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,851
Rank in Mauritania
#23
Coordinates
19.74°N, 14.39°W
~137 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Distance to capital (Nouakchott)
249 km
155 miles, straight line
Cities near Akjoujt
- Atar31,133 people · ~164 km away
- Dar Naim61,089 people · ~243 km away
- Ksar57,758 people · ~246 km away
- Boutilimitt27,170 people · ~246 km away
- Tevragh Zeina48,093 people · ~249 km away
- Nouakchott1,184,530 people · ~249 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Akjoujt?
Akjoujt has a population of 15,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Mauritania.
What region is Akjoujt in?
Akjoujt is located in Inchiri, Mauritania.
Is Akjoujt the capital of Mauritania?
No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 249 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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