Kaédi Population 2026

Kaédi has a population of 56,283, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Gorgol. Roughly 1.0% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,283

Rank in Mauritania

Coordinates

16.15°N, 13.51°W

~17 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

340 km

211 miles, straight line

Cities near Kaédi

Bogué20,291 people · ~94 km away
Elghabra15,480 people · ~105 km away
Aleg19,183 people · ~109 km away
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar15,446 people · ~157 km away
Sélibaby32,653 people · ~179 km away
Guerou27,590 people · ~187 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaédi?

Kaédi has a population of 56,283 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Kaédi in?

Kaédi is located in Gorgol, Mauritania.

Is Kaédi the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 340 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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