Kiffa Population 2026

Kiffa has a population of 62,051, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Assaba. Roughly 1.1% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,051

Rank in Mauritania

Coordinates

16.62°N, 11.40°W

~127 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

512 km

318 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Assaba

City	Population	Rank in Mauritania
Guerou	27,590	#15
El ’Ayoûn	22,896	#17
Elghabra	15,480	#25

Cities near Kiffa

Guerou27,590 people · ~85 km away
El ’Ayoûn22,896 people · ~121 km away
Ṭinṭâne15,684 people · ~133 km away
Elghabra15,480 people · ~135 km away
Sélibaby32,653 people · ~183 km away
Ayoun El Atrous28,174 people · ~190 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kiffa?

Kiffa has a population of 62,051 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Kiffa in?

Kiffa is located in Assaba, Mauritania.

Is Kiffa the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 512 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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