Aleg Population 2026
Aleg has a population of 19,183, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Brakna. Roughly 0.4% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,183
Rank in Mauritania
#20
Coordinates
17.05°N, 13.91°W
~40 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Distance to capital (Nouakchott)
247 km
153 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brakna
| City | Population | Rank in Mauritania |
|---|---|---|
| Bogué | 20,291 | #19 |
| Magṭa‘ Laḥjar | 15,446 | #26 |
Cities near Aleg
- Bogué20,291 people · ~63 km away
- Boutilimitt27,170 people · ~100 km away
- Magṭa‘ Laḥjar15,446 people · ~101 km away
- Kaédi56,283 people · ~109 km away
- Elghabra15,480 people · ~140 km away
- Tékane22,041 people · ~161 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aleg?
Aleg has a population of 19,183 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Mauritania.
What region is Aleg in?
Aleg is located in Brakna, Mauritania.
Is Aleg the capital of Mauritania?
No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 247 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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