Magṭa‘ Laḥjar Population 2026

Magṭa‘ Laḥjar has a population of 15,446, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Brakna. Roughly 0.3% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

Location of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar (capital Nouakchott shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,446

Rank in Mauritania

#26

Coordinates

17.51°N, 13.09°W

~60 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

312 km

194 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Brakna

City	Population	Rank in Mauritania
Bogué	20,291	#19
Aleg	19,183	#20

Cities near Magṭa‘ Laḥjar

Aleg19,183 people · ~101 km away
Elghabra15,480 people · ~105 km away
Guerou27,590 people · ~122 km away
Kaédi56,283 people · ~157 km away
Bogué20,291 people · ~161 km away
Boutilimitt27,170 people · ~170 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar?

Magṭa‘ Laḥjar has a population of 15,446 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Magṭa‘ Laḥjar in?

Magṭa‘ Laḥjar is located in Brakna, Mauritania.

Is Magṭa‘ Laḥjar the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 312 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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