Atar Population 2026
Atar has a population of 31,133, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Adrar. Roughly 0.6% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,133
Rank in Mauritania
#13
Coordinates
20.52°N, 13.05°W
~192 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Distance to capital (Nouakchott)
410 km
255 miles, straight line
Cities near Atar
- Akjoujt15,851 people · ~164 km away
- Zouérat55,183 people · ~254 km away
- Magṭa‘ Laḥjar15,446 people · ~335 km away
- Boutilimitt27,170 people · ~373 km away
- Aleg19,183 people · ~396 km away
- Guerou27,590 people · ~397 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Atar?
Atar has a population of 31,133 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Mauritania.
What region is Atar in?
Atar is located in Adrar, Mauritania.
Is Atar the capital of Mauritania?
No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 410 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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