Néma Population 2026

Néma has a population of 60,000, making it the #5 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 Néma (capital Nouakchott shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

60,000

Rank in Mauritania

Coordinates

16.62°N, 7.26°W

~266 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

940 km

584 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hodh Ech Chargi

City	Population	Rank in Mauritania
Mbera	58,985	#6
Bougadoum	40,341	#11
Tembedgha	17,465	#21

Cities near Néma

Bougadoum40,341 people · ~84 km away
Tembedgha17,465 people · ~106 km away
Mbera58,985 people · ~178 km away
Ayoun El Atrous28,174 people · ~251 km away
Ṭinṭâne15,684 people · ~312 km away
El ’Ayoûn22,896 people · ~435 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Néma?

Néma has a population of 60,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Néma in?

Néma is located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania.

Is Néma the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 940 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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