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Bafoulabé, Mali
Kayes · Mali
Bafoulabé is a small city in Kayes, Mali with a population of 26,823. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bafoulabé
Bafoulabé is a town and rural commune in south-western Mali. It is located in the Region of Kayes at the confluence of the Bafing and Bakoy rivers which join to become the Sénégal River. Bafoulabé is the capital of the Cercle of Bafoulabé, which in 1887 was the first Cercle to be created in Mali.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,823 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.8065°, -10.8321° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
| Country | 🇲🇱 Mali |
| State / Province | Kayes |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bafoulabé
Bafoulabé is a small city in Mali (Kayes) with a population of 26,823. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.
Climate in Bafoulabé
Bafoulabé has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (35°C), the coldest is Dec (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 959 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.8°F |
| 55% above Mali avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 9,657.1 sq mi (25,011.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8065°N, 10.8321°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Bafoulabé has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 77°F in December to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Bafoulabé
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHINA MEDERSA | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Barbaroto | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique | - | - | - | - |
| BAFOULABE [2ème C] A | - | - | - | - |
| BAFOULABE II | - | - | - | - |
| BAFOULABE I | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Tintila | - | - | - | - |
| SITAFOULA | - | - | - | - |
| Ouassala PC | - | - | - | - |
| OUASSALA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Mahina N'Di | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Batasso | - | - | - | - |
| MAHINA III | - | - | - | - |
| MAHINA II | - | - | - | - |
| MAHINA I | - | - | - | - |
| MAHINA [2ème C] C | - | - | - | - |
| MAHINA [2ème C] B | - | - | - | - |
| MAHINA [2ème C] A | - | - | - | - |
| DRAMETOU | - | - | - | - |
| DIALLOLA;DIALLOLA I MEDERSA | - | - | - | - |
| Damba Dioubé | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bafoulabé
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Bafoulabé
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché |
Clinics in Bafoulabé
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bafoulabé
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bafoulabé
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bafoulabé
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kayes Dag Dag Airport | KYS | Medium Airport |
| Bafoulabé Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kayes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manantali Bengassi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bafoulabé
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste courrier |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bafoulabé
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eglise Catholique |
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What is the population of Bafoulabé?
Bafoulabé has a population of 26,823 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 9,657.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bafoulabé?
Bafoulabé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.