Ziguinchor Population 2026

Ziguinchor has a population of 214,874, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Ziguinchor. Roughly 1.1% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

214,874

Rank in Senegal

#11

Coordinates

12.57°N, 16.27°W

~19 m elevation · Africa/Dakar

Distance to capital (Dakar)

268 km

166 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ziguinchor

City	Population	Rank in Senegal
Bignona	28,642	#41

Cities near Ziguinchor

Bignona28,642 people · ~27 km away
Goudomp18,239 people · ~44 km away
Sédhiou31,511 people · ~79 km away
Nioro du Rip20,784 people · ~141 km away
Kolda103,574 people · ~149 km away
Kaolack298,904 people · ~177 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ziguinchor?

Ziguinchor has a population of 214,874 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Senegal.

What region is Ziguinchor in?

Ziguinchor is located in Ziguinchor, Senegal.

Is Ziguinchor the capital of Senegal?

No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 268 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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