Kolda Population 2026

Kolda has a population of 103,574, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Kolda. Roughly 0.5% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kolda (capital Dakar shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

103,574

Rank in Senegal

#15

Coordinates

12.89°N, 14.94°W

~17 m elevation · Africa/Dakar

Distance to capital (Dakar)

336 km

209 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kolda

City	Population	Rank in Senegal
Vélingara	45,431	#28
Médina Gounas	36,588	#35
Diaoubé	26,165	#46

Cities near Kolda

Sédhiou31,511 people · ~70 km away
Diaoubé26,165 people · ~84 km away
Vélingara45,431 people · ~94 km away
Goudomp18,239 people · ~107 km away
Koungneul Sossé20,942 people · ~120 km away
Koungheul31,149 people · ~122 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kolda?

Kolda has a population of 103,574 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Senegal.

What region is Kolda in?

Kolda is located in Kolda, Senegal.

Is Kolda the capital of Senegal?

No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, 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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