Largest Cities in Mali

Top 69 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Mali

1 Bamako 01 4,227,569

2 Sikasso 06 349,324

3 Koutiala 06 218,031

4 Ségou 05 205,787

5 Kayes 03 194,716

6 Mopti 04 186,187

7 Kalaban Koro 07 148,247

8 Gao 09 133,110

9 Kati 07 130,254

10 San 05 103,227

11 Bougouni 06 90,234

12 Timbuktu 08 84,208

13 Kita 03 75,598

14 Dialakorodji 07 70,619

15 Koulikoro 07 64,128

16 Fana 07 56,809

17 Markala 05 53,738

18 Niono 05 52,584

19 Nioro 03 51,933

20 Pèlèngana 05 50,552

21 Kolokani 07 48,774

22 Bourem 09 42,371

23 Sangarébougou 07 42,314

24 Massiogo 06 41,317

25 Djenné 04 40,489

26 Kidal 10 40,030

27 Kadiolo 06 38,149

28 Douentza 04 37,002

29 Bla 05 33,779

30 Moninnpébougou 05 32,899

31 Zégoua 06 31,593

32 Diré 08 31,348

33 Diéma 03 30,592

34 Banamba 07 30,591

35 Bankass 04 30,159

36 Bamba 09 28,524

37 Bafoulabé 03 26,823

38 Mahina 03 26,754

39 Sibi 07 26,633

40 Diourou 05 26,559

41 Bandiagara 04 26,460

42 Dougabougou 05 26,399

43 Koro 04 24,694

44 Yanfolila 06 24,399

45 Siribala Coro 05 24,301

46 Kabala 07 24,241

47 Finnkolo 06 24,229

48 Moribabougou 07 24,085

49 Nara 07 23,599

50 Dioïla 07 23,535

51 Kouri 06 22,991

52 Sirakoro Méguétana 07 22,499

53 I-n-Tillit 09 22,100

54 Toubakoura 07 22,059

55 Goundam 08 19,400

56 Yorosso 06 17,447

57 Kangaba 07 17,232

58 Sagalo 03 15,830

59 Ké-Macina 05 15,750

60 Ménaka 12070577 14,085

61 Tessit 09 13,588

62 Kokofata 03 12,985

63 Abdel Begrou 01 10,599

64 Kolondiéba 06 10,041

65 Inékar 12070577 8,714

66 Ntossoni 06 8,700

67 Ténenkou 04 7,471

68 Niafunké 08 6,901

69 Kinmparana 05 6,014

The largest cities in Mali represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bamako leads with a population of 4,227,569, followed by Sikasso and Koutiala. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 06 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Bamako's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 06 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 23,535 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,195,427.

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