Mbera Population 2026

Mbera has a population of 58,985, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Hodh Ech Chargi. Roughly 1.1% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

58,985

Rank in Mauritania

Coordinates

15.86°N, 5.79°W

~295 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

1,111 km

690 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hodh Ech Chargi

City	Population	Rank in Mauritania
Néma	60,000	#5
Bougadoum	40,341	#11
Tembedgha	17,465	#21

Cities near Mbera

Bougadoum40,341 people · ~169 km away
Néma60,000 people · ~178 km away
Tembedgha17,465 people · ~258 km away
Ayoun El Atrous28,174 people · ~418 km away
Ṭinṭâne15,684 people · ~472 km away
El ’Ayoûn22,896 people · ~578 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mbera?

Mbera has a population of 58,985 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Mbera in?

Mbera is located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania.

Is Mbera the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 1,111 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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