Smallest Cities in Mauritania

Top 64 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Mauritania

1 Ould Yenjé 10 5,057
2 Bîr Mogreïn 11 5,126
3 Bir Mogran 11 5,126
4 Ouad Naga 06 5,165
5 Oujeft 07 5,362
6 Diogountourou 10 6,226
7 Diaguily 10 6,278
8 Mboutt 04 6,733
9 Mederdra 06 6,858
10 Bouanzé 10 6,955
11 Hassi Chegar 10 6,960
12 El Ghayra 09 7,240
13 Bousteila 01 7,520
14 Djowol 04 7,582
15 Wali Djantang 04 7,716
16 Kankossa 03 8,122
17 Djiguenni 01 8,293
18 Bouhdida 05 8,316
19 Sagné 04 8,430
20 Ndiago 06 8,440
21 Fondé Elimane 05 8,500
22 Bababé 05 8,869
23 Kobenni 02 8,979
24 Amourj 01 9,604
25 Mbagne 05 10,383
26 R'kiz 06 10,688
27 Vassala 01 10,982
28 Ganki Un 04 11,250
29 Bagodine 05 11,263
30 Lexeiba Un 04 11,417
31 Oualata 01 11,779
32 Basseknou 01 12,232
33 Dar el Barka 05 12,353
34 Maghama 04 13,898
35 Bouly 10 14,906
36 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 05 15,446
37 Elghabra 03 15,480
38 Ṭinṭâne 02 15,684
39 Tembedgha 01 17,465
40 Akjoujt 12 18,138
41 Tidjikja 09 19,386
42 Bogué 05 20,291
43 Tékane 06 22,041
44 El ’Ayoûn 03 22,896
45 Aleg 05 27,120
46 ’Elb el Jmel 05 27,120
47 Boutilimitt 06 27,170
48 Guerou 03 27,590
49 Ayoun El Atrous 02 28,174
50 Sélibaby 10 32,653
51 Néma 01 35,042
52 Atar 07 35,170
53 Bougadoum 01 40,341
54 Mbera 01 41,256
55 Zouérat 11 55,183
56 Kaédi 04 56,283
57 Ksar 13 57,758
58 Rosso 06 61,156
59 Tevragh Zeina 13 74,942
60 Kiffa 03 84,101
61 Nouadhibou 08 173,525
62 Dar Naim 14 186,925
63 Arafat 15 216,919
64 Nouakchott 1,446,761

The smallest cities in Mauritania (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ould Yenjé has a population of just 5,057. 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 5,057 residents, Ould Yenjé 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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