Yorosso Population 2026

Yorosso has a population of 17,447, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Sikasso. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 242× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

Location of Yorosso (capital Bamako shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,447

Rank in Mali

#57

Coordinates

12.36°N, 4.78°W

~418 m elevation · Africa/Bamako

Distance to capital (Bamako)

348 km

216 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sikasso

City	Population	Rank in Mali
Sikasso	349,324	#2
Koutiala	218,031	#3
Bougouni	90,234	#11
Massiogo	41,317	#24
Kadiolo	38,149	#27
Zégoua	31,593	#31
Yanfolila	24,399	#44
Finnkolo	24,229	#47

Cities near Yorosso

Kouri22,991 people · ~20 km away
Koutiala218,031 people · ~75 km away
San103,227 people · ~105 km away
Bla33,779 people · ~125 km away
Finnkolo24,229 people · ~145 km away
Sikasso349,324 people · ~151 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yorosso?

Yorosso has a population of 17,447 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Mali.

What region is Yorosso in?

Yorosso is located in Sikasso, Mali.

Is Yorosso the capital of Mali?

No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 348 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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