Kédougou Population 2026
Kédougou has a population of 30,051, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Kedougou. Roughly 0.2% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,051
Rank in Senegal
#40
Coordinates
12.56°N, 12.18°W
~127 m elevation · Africa/Dakar
Distance to capital (Dakar)
616 km
383 miles, straight line
Cities near Kédougou
- Médina Gounas36,588 people · ~183 km away
- Tambacounda149,071 people · ~210 km away
- Diaoubé26,165 people · ~219 km away
- Vélingara45,431 people · ~220 km away
- Kolda103,574 people · ~302 km away
- Koumpentoum15,723 people · ~303 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kédougou?
Kédougou has a population of 30,051 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Senegal.
What region is Kédougou in?
Kédougou is located in Kedougou, Senegal.
Is Kédougou the capital of Senegal?
No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 616 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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