Rosso Population 2026
Rosso has a population of 15,870, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Trarza. Roughly 0.3% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,870
Rank in Mauritania
#22
Coordinates
16.51°N, 15.81°W
~8 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Distance to capital (Nouakchott)
176 km
109 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Trarza
| City | Population | Rank in Mauritania |
|---|---|---|
| Boutilimitt | 27,170 | #16 |
| Tékane | 22,041 | #18 |
Cities near Rosso
- Tékane22,041 people · ~50 km away
- Bogué20,291 people · ~165 km away
- Boutilimitt27,170 people · ~164 km away
- Nouakchott1,184,530 people · ~176 km away
- Ksar57,758 people · ~177 km away
- Tevragh Zeina48,093 people · ~177 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rosso?
Rosso has a population of 15,870 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Mauritania.
What region is Rosso in?
Rosso is located in Trarza, Mauritania.
Is Rosso the capital of Mauritania?
No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 176 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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