Guerou Population 2026

Guerou has a population of 27,590, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Assaba. Roughly 0.5% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,590

Rank in Mauritania

#15

Coordinates

17.08°N, 12.04°W

~183 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

432 km

268 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Assaba

City	Population	Rank in Mauritania
Kiffa	62,051	#3
El ’Ayoûn	22,896	#17
Elghabra	15,480	#25

Cities near Guerou

Elghabra15,480 people · ~83 km away
Kiffa62,051 people · ~85 km away
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar15,446 people · ~122 km away
Kaédi56,283 people · ~187 km away
El ’Ayoûn22,896 people · ~192 km away
Aleg19,183 people · ~199 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Guerou?

Guerou has a population of 27,590 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Guerou in?

Guerou is located in Assaba, Mauritania.

Is Guerou the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 432 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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