Sélibaby Population 2026

Sélibaby has a population of 32,653, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Guidimaka. Roughly 0.6% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,653

Rank in Mauritania

#12

Coordinates

15.16°N, 12.18°W

~64 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

519 km

322 miles, straight line

Cities near Sélibaby

El ’Ayoûn22,896 people · ~116 km away
Elghabra15,480 people · ~174 km away
Kaédi56,283 people · ~179 km away
Kiffa62,051 people · ~183 km away
Guerou27,590 people · ~214 km away
Ṭinṭâne15,684 people · ~255 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sélibaby?

Sélibaby has a population of 32,653 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Sélibaby in?

Sélibaby is located in Guidimaka, Mauritania.

Is Sélibaby the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 519 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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