Bougadoum Population 2026
Bougadoum has a population of 40,341, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Hodh Ech Chargi. Roughly 0.7% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,341
Rank in Mauritania
#11
Coordinates
15.87°N, 7.37°W
~257 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Distance to capital (Nouakchott)
948 km
589 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hodh Ech Chargi
Cities near Bougadoum
FAQ
What is the population of Bougadoum?
Bougadoum has a population of 40,341 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Mauritania.
What region is Bougadoum in?
Bougadoum is located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania.
Is Bougadoum the capital of Mauritania?
No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 948 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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