Smallest Cities in Mali

Top 69 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Mali

1 Kinmparana 05 6,014

2 Niafunké 08 6,901

3 Ténenkou 04 7,471

4 Ntossoni 06 8,700

5 Inékar 12070577 8,714

6 Kolondiéba 06 10,041

7 Abdel Begrou 01 10,599

8 Kokofata 03 12,985

9 Tessit 09 13,588

10 Ménaka 12070577 14,085

11 Ké-Macina 05 15,750

12 Sagalo 03 15,830

13 Kangaba 07 17,232

14 Yorosso 06 17,447

15 Goundam 08 19,400

16 Toubakoura 07 22,059

17 I-n-Tillit 09 22,100

18 Sirakoro Méguétana 07 22,499

19 Kouri 06 22,991

20 Dioïla 07 23,535

21 Nara 07 23,599

22 Moribabougou 07 24,085

23 Finnkolo 06 24,229

24 Kabala 07 24,241

25 Siribala Coro 05 24,301

26 Yanfolila 06 24,399

27 Koro 04 24,694

28 Dougabougou 05 26,399

29 Bandiagara 04 26,460

30 Diourou 05 26,559

31 Sibi 07 26,633

32 Mahina 03 26,754

33 Bafoulabé 03 26,823

34 Bamba 09 28,524

35 Bankass 04 30,159

36 Banamba 07 30,591

37 Diéma 03 30,592

38 Diré 08 31,348

39 Zégoua 06 31,593

40 Moninnpébougou 05 32,899

41 Bla 05 33,779

42 Douentza 04 37,002

43 Kadiolo 06 38,149

44 Kidal 10 40,030

45 Djenné 04 40,489

46 Massiogo 06 41,317

47 Sangarébougou 07 42,314

48 Bourem 09 42,371

49 Kolokani 07 48,774

50 Pèlèngana 05 50,552

51 Nioro 03 51,933

52 Niono 05 52,584

53 Markala 05 53,738

54 Fana 07 56,809

55 Koulikoro 07 64,128

56 Dialakorodji 07 70,619

57 Kita 03 75,598

58 Timbuktu 08 84,208

59 Bougouni 06 90,234

60 San 05 103,227

61 Kati 07 130,254

62 Gao 09 133,110

63 Kalaban Koro 07 148,247

64 Mopti 04 186,187

65 Kayes 03 194,716

66 Ségou 05 205,787

67 Koutiala 06 218,031

68 Sikasso 06 349,324

69 Bamako 01 4,227,569

The smallest cities in Mali (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Kinmparana has a population of just 6,014. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 6,014 residents, Kinmparana is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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