Médina Gounas Population 2026
Médina Gounas has a population of 36,588, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Kolda. Roughly 0.2% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,588
Rank in Senegal
#35
Coordinates
13.14°N, 13.76°W
~59 m elevation · Africa/Dakar
Distance to capital (Dakar)
434 km
270 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kolda
Cities near Médina Gounas
- Vélingara45,431 people · ~39 km away
- Diaoubé26,165 people · ~51 km away
- Tambacounda149,071 people · ~71 km away
- Koumpentoum15,723 people · ~129 km away
- Kolda103,574 people · ~131 km away
- Koungheul31,149 people · ~147 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Médina Gounas?
Médina Gounas has a population of 36,588 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Senegal.
What region is Médina Gounas in?
Médina Gounas is located in Kolda, Senegal.
Is Médina Gounas the capital of Senegal?
No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 434 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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