Bamako - Introduction

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Where in the World is Bamako found? Bamako is the capital of Mali (Republic of Mali), situated in the Western Africa subregion of Africa. In Bamako, the currency used is West African CFA franc (Fr), which is the official currency used in Mali. The Latitude, Longitude cordinates of Bamako are 12.65, -8.

About Bamako

Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali, with a 2022 population of 4,227,569. It is located on the Niger River, near the rapids that divide the upper and middle Niger valleys in the southwestern part of the country.

Bamako is the nation's administrative center. The city proper is a cercle in its own right. Bamako's river port is located in nearby Koulikoro, along with a major regional trade and conference center. Bamako is the seventh-largest West African urban center after Lagos, Abidjan, Kano, Ibadan, Dakar, and Accra. Locally manufactured goods include textiles, processed meat, and metal goods as well as mining. Commercial fishing occurs on the Niger River.

In recent years, Bamako has seen significant urban development, with the construction of modern buildings, shopping malls, and infrastructure projects aimed at improving the quality of life for its residents. The city is home to many notable institutions such as the University of Bamako, the National Museum of Mali, the Mali National Zoo, the Grand Mosque of Bamako, and the Modibo Keita International Airport. The buildings of Bamako have a unique architectural style.

Bamako Current Weather
Bamako, Mali
2024-11-02 13:32
Sunny

35.1°C

Temperature:35.1°C |
95.1°F
Feels like:33.3°C |
91.9°F
Other weather information:
Parameter Value
Wind Wind 5 km/h
Pressure Pressure 1009 mb
Humidity Humidity 15%
Visibility Visibility 10 km
UV Index UV Index 9.4
Precip Precipitation 0