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Bandiagara, Mali

Mopti · Mali

Bandiagara is a small city in Mopti, Mali with a population of 26,460. Elevation: 1,273 ft (388 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,460 Population 86/sq mi density
1,273 ft Elevation 388 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bamako Timezone

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People

Population26,460
Density86/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Population26,460
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Coordinates14.3501°, -3.6104°
TimezoneAfrica/Bamako
Country🇲🇱 Mali
State / ProvinceMopti
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (461 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bandiagara

Bandiagara is a small city in Mali (Mopti) with a population of 26,460. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.

Climate in Bandiagara

Bandiagara has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (34.5°C), the coldest is Jan (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 518 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 12° / 36.2° 0.0
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 13.5° / 38.9° 0.1
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 16.9° / 41.6° 1.1
Apr 33°C / 91°F 21.8° / 43.3° 2.3
May 34.5°C / 94°F 24.9° / 43.9° 14.8
Jun 32.9°C / 91°F 24.8° / 43° 88.3
Jul 29.5°C / 85°F 22.8° / 39.2° 141.4
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 21.5° / 35.7° 165.9
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 21.8° / 36.5° 84.9
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 19° / 38.4° 19.2
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 16° / 37.3° 0.3
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 13.7° / 36.5° 0.0
Bandiagara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Mali avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area308.5 sq mi (799.1 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates14.3501°N, 3.6104°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bamako

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mali avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
May 89°F (32°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Bandiagara has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 71°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Bandiagara

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SOKOLO - - - -
Ecole Catholique - - - -
Ecole de Doucombo - - - -
Ecole - - - -
Mamadou Tolo 1 er Cycle - - - -
Lycée public de Bandiagara - - - -
Mamadou Tolo 2eme Cycle - - - -
Alpha Ali Seck - - - -
Singama primary school - - - -
MOUSSAWAL - - - -
TOGNON - - - -
TEGOUROU - - - -
SONGHO [2ème C] - - - -
SONGHO - - - -
Ecole de Santé de BOUCTOU - - - -
SIBI-SIBI - - - -
PEL KANDA - - - -
MEDERSA de TONGNON - - - -
KOKOLO - - - -
KALIBOMBO - - - -
DOUCOMBO - - - -
DOBOLO [2ème C]YCLE - - - -
DOBOLO - - - -
DJOMBO-DJENENKE - - - -
DIOMBOLO - - - -
DANDOLY[2ème C]YCLE - - - -
DANDOLI - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bandiagara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Bandiagara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Mamadou Tolo0.0

Farmers Markets in Bandiagara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché de Bandiagara

Hotels in Bandiagara

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Auberge Kansaye
Hotel Campement Michel
Hotel Cempement Dourou
La Falaise
Togona

Restaurants in Bandiagara

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Falaise
Le Pourquoi Pas

Monuments in Bandiagara

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument Toguna
Palais d'Aguibe Tall

Clinics in Bandiagara

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé de Référence de Bandiagara
CSCOM de BENDIELY
CSCOM de BENDIELY
CSCOM de BENDIELY
CSCOM de BENDIELY
CSCOM de BENDIELY

Bus Stations in Bandiagara

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare de Bandiagara
Gare de Bandiagara

Gas Stations in Bandiagara

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ML #9278259940
Station Plateau Dogon

Banks in Bandiagara

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMS
BNDA

Airports Near Bandiagara

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mopti AirportMZIMedium Airport
Bandiagara Airport-Small Airport
Douentza Airport-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bandiagara

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons)Mixed1989

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bandiagara

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Chrétienne Évangélique de Bandiagara
Grande Mosquée de Bandiagara
Mosquée

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Bamako

🇲🇱 About Mali

Capital Bamako
Population 19,077,690
Area 1,240,000 km²
GDP (USD) $24,813,860,599
GDP per capita $1,044
HDI 0.410
Life expectancy 60.4 years
Internet users 35.1%
Urban population 31.0%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +223
TLD .ml
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bandiagara

Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons)
Mixed · inscribed 1989
The Bandiagara site is an outstanding landscape of cliffs and sandy plateaux with some beautiful architecture (houses, granaries, altars, sanctuaries and Togu Na, or communal meeting-places). Several age-old social traditions live on in the region (masks, feas...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bandiagara

What is the population of Bandiagara?

Bandiagara has a population of 26,460 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 308.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bandiagara?

Bandiagara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

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