Elghabra Population 2026

Elghabra has a population of 15,480, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Assaba. Roughly 0.3% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,480

Rank in Mauritania

#25

Coordinates

16.65°N, 12.67°W

~65 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

386 km

240 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Assaba

City	Population	Rank in Mauritania
Kiffa	62,051	#3
Guerou	27,590	#15
El ’Ayoûn	22,896	#17

Cities near Elghabra

Guerou27,590 people · ~83 km away
Kaédi56,283 people · ~105 km away
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar15,446 people · ~105 km away
Kiffa62,051 people · ~135 km away
Aleg19,183 people · ~140 km away
Bogué20,291 people · ~170 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Elghabra?

Elghabra has a population of 15,480 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Elghabra in?

Elghabra is located in Assaba, Mauritania.

Is Elghabra the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 386 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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