Bogué Population 2026
Bogué has a population of 20,291, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Brakna. Roughly 0.4% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,291
Rank in Mauritania
#19
Coordinates
16.59°N, 14.26°W
~15 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Distance to capital (Nouakchott)
246 km
153 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brakna
| City | Population | Rank in Mauritania |
|---|---|---|
| Aleg | 19,183 | #20 |
| Magṭa‘ Laḥjar | 15,446 | #26 |
Cities near Bogué
- Aleg19,183 people · ~63 km away
- Kaédi56,283 people · ~94 km away
- Tékane22,041 people · ~116 km away
- Boutilimitt27,170 people · ~116 km away
- Magṭa‘ Laḥjar15,446 people · ~161 km away
- Rosso15,870 people · ~165 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bogué?
Bogué has a population of 20,291 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Mauritania.
What region is Bogué in?
Bogué is located in Brakna, Mauritania.
Is Bogué the capital of Mauritania?
No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 246 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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