Ṭinṭâne Population 2026

Ṭinṭâne has a population of 15,684, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Hodh El Gharbi. Roughly 0.3% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,684

Rank in Mauritania

#24

Coordinates

16.39°N, 10.17°W

~168 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott

Distance to capital (Nouakchott)

644 km

400 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hodh El Gharbi

City	Population	Rank in Mauritania
Ayoun El Atrous	28,174	#14

Cities near Ṭinṭâne

Ayoun El Atrous28,174 people · ~67 km away
Kiffa62,051 people · ~133 km away
El ’Ayoûn22,896 people · ~142 km away
Guerou27,590 people · ~213 km away
Tembedgha17,465 people · ~214 km away
Sélibaby32,653 people · ~255 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ṭinṭâne?

Ṭinṭâne has a population of 15,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Mauritania.

What region is Ṭinṭâne in?

Ṭinṭâne is located in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania.

Is Ṭinṭâne the capital of Mauritania?

No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 644 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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