Tembedgha Population 2026

Tembedgha has a population of 17,465, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Hodh Ech Chargi. Roughly 0.3% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,465

Rank in Mauritania

#21

Coordinates

16.24°N, 8.17°W

~210 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

854 km

530 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hodh Ech Chargi

City	Population	Rank in Mauritania
Néma	60,000	#5
Mbera	58,985	#6
Bougadoum	40,341	#11

Cities near Tembedgha

Bougadoum40,341 people · ~95 km away
Néma60,000 people · ~106 km away
Ayoun El Atrous28,174 people · ~161 km away
Ṭinṭâne15,684 people · ~214 km away
Mbera58,985 people · ~258 km away
El ’Ayoûn22,896 people · ~330 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tembedgha?

Tembedgha has a population of 17,465 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Tembedgha in?

Tembedgha is located in Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania.

Is Tembedgha the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 854 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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