Largest Cities in Mauritania

Top 58 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Mauritania

Largest Cities — Mauritania

1 Nouakchott 1,184,530

2 Nouadhibou 08 146,048

3 Kiffa 03 62,051

4 Dar Naim 14 61,089

5 Néma 01 60,000

6 Mbera 01 58,985

7 Ksar 13 57,758

8 Kaédi 04 56,283

9 Zouérat 11 55,183

10 Tevragh Zeina 13 48,093

11 Bougadoum 01 40,341

12 Sélibaby 10 32,653

13 Atar 07 31,133

14 Ayoun El Atrous 02 28,174

15 Guerou 03 27,590

16 Boutilimitt 06 27,170

17 El ’Ayoûn 03 22,896

18 Tékane 06 22,041

19 Bogué 05 20,291

20 Aleg 05 19,183

21 Tembedgha 01 17,465

22 Rosso 06 15,870

23 Akjoujt 12 15,851

24 Ṭinṭâne 02 15,684

25 Elghabra 03 15,480

26 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 05 15,446

27 Bouly 10 14,906

28 Maghama 04 13,898

29 Tidjikja 09 13,479

30 Dar el Barka 05 12,353

31 Basseknou 01 12,232

32 Oualata 01 11,779

33 Lexeiba Un 04 11,417

34 Bagodine 05 11,263

35 Ganki Un 04 11,250

36 Vassala 01 10,982

37 R'kiz 06 10,688

38 Kobenni 02 8,979

39 Bababé 05 8,869

40 Fondé Elimane 05 8,500

41 Ndiago 06 8,440

42 Sagné 04 8,430

43 Bouhdida 05 8,316

44 Djiguenni 01 8,293

45 Kankossa 03 8,122

46 Wali Djantang 04 7,716

47 Djowol 04 7,582

48 Bousteila 01 7,520

49 El Ghayra 09 7,240

50 Hassi Chegar 10 6,960

51 Bouanzé 10 6,955

52 Mederdra 06 6,858

53 Mboutt 04 6,733

54 Diaguily 10 6,278

55 Diogountourou 10 6,226

56 Amourj 01 5,509

57 Ouad Naga 06 5,165

58 Ould Yenjé 10 5,057

The largest cities in Mauritania represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Nouakchott leads with a population of 1,184,530, followed by Nouadhibou and Kiffa. 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. 01 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. Nouakchott's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 01 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,960 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,513,718.

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