Nouadhibou Population 2026
Nouadhibou has a population of 146,048, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou. Roughly 2.7% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 8.1× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
146,048
Rank in Mauritania
#2
Coordinates
20.94°N, 17.04°W
~16 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Distance to capital (Nouakchott)
336 km
209 miles, straight line
Cities near Nouadhibou
- Akjoujt15,851 people · ~307 km away
- Tevragh Zeina48,093 people · ~335 km away
- Ksar57,758 people · ~336 km away
- Dar Naim61,089 people · ~336 km away
- Nouakchott1,184,530 people · ~336 km away
- Atar31,133 people · ~418 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nouadhibou?
Nouadhibou has a population of 146,048 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Mauritania.
What region is Nouadhibou in?
Nouadhibou is located in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania.
Is Nouadhibou the capital of Mauritania?
No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 336 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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