Boutilimitt Population 2026

Boutilimitt has a population of 27,170, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Trarza. Roughly 0.5% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

Location of Boutilimitt (capital Nouakchott shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

27,170

Rank in Mauritania

#16

Coordinates

17.55°N, 14.70°W

~51 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

148 km

92 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Trarza

City	Population	Rank in Mauritania
Tékane	22,041	#18
Rosso	15,870	#22

Cities near Boutilimitt

Aleg19,183 people · ~100 km away
Bogué20,291 people · ~116 km away
Tékane22,041 people · ~126 km away
Dar Naim61,089 people · ~144 km away
Ksar57,758 people · ~147 km away
Nouakchott1,184,530 people · ~148 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Boutilimitt?

Boutilimitt has a population of 27,170 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Boutilimitt in?

Boutilimitt is located in Trarza, Mauritania.

Is Boutilimitt the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 148 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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