El ’Ayoûn Population 2026
El ’Ayoûn has a population of 22,896, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Assaba. Roughly 0.4% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,896
Rank in Mauritania
#17
Coordinates
15.56°N, 11.18°W
~179 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Distance to capital (Nouakchott)
583 km
362 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Assaba
Cities near El ’Ayoûn
FAQ
What is the population of El ’Ayoûn?
El ’Ayoûn has a population of 22,896 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Mauritania.
What region is El ’Ayoûn in?
El ’Ayoûn is located in Assaba, Mauritania.
Is El ’Ayoûn the capital of Mauritania?
No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 583 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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