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Sikasso overview
Sikasso (orange) and the other large cities of Mali
Sikasso lies in Mali at 11.32°N, 5.67°W, about 368 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Bamako (UTC+0); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Bamako (4,227,569) and larger than Koutiala (218,031). The largest city in Mali is Bamako with 4,227,569 people; the capital, Bamako, has 4,227,569.
The national capital, Bamako, is about 289 km away; the nearest large city is Kadiolo, 86 km from Sikasso.
Mali as a whole has a live population of 26,146,774 (+2.9% a year) and ranks #58 of 238 countries — see the Mali population page for the full statistics and the Mali atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Sikasso
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kadiolo Sikasso | 86 km | 38,149 |
| Zégoua Sikasso | 92 km | 31,593 |
| Koutiala Sikasso | 121 km | 218,031 |
| Massiogo Sikasso | 122 km | 41,317 |
| Bla Ségou | 182 km | 33,779 |
| Bougouni Sikasso | 198 km | 90,234 |
Largest cities in Mali
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sikasso?
Sikasso has about 349,324 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Sikasso the capital of Mali?
No. The capital of Mali is Bamako (4,227,569 people), about 289 km away. Sikasso is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Sikasso compared with the rest of Mali?
Its 349,324 residents are 1.3% of the 26,146,774 people living in Mali today. Bamako is larger with 4,227,569 people.
Where is Sikasso?
In Mali, at latitude 11.32 and longitude -5.67, 368 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Kadiolo (86 km), Zégoua (92 km), Koutiala (121 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Sikasso Population 2026 — Mali. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/mali/sikasso/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/mali/sikasso/">Sikasso Population 2026 — Mali</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.