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Gao, Mali
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Gao is a large city in Gao, Mali with a population of 133,110. Elevation: 843 ft (257 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gao
Gao is a city in Mali and the capital of the Gao Region. The city is located on the River Niger, 320 km (200 mi) east-southeast of Timbuktu on the left bank at the junction with the Tilemsi valley.
People
Climate
| Population | 133,110 |
| Population Density | 435 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.2717°, -0.0447° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
| Country | 🇲🇱 Mali |
| State / Province | Gao |
| Average Temperature | 86°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.1 inches (179 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gao
Gao is a large city in Mali (Gao) with a population of 133,110. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet (257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.
Climate in Gao
Gao has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 201 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.7°F |
| 59% above Mali avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 305.7 sq mi (791.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2717°N, 0.0447°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 95°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Gao has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 74°F in January to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Gao
68+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEYNAME | - | - | - | - |
| THIONVILLE CHATEAU C | - | - | - | - |
| THIONVILLE CHATEAU B | - | - | - | - |
| THIONVILLE CHATEAU A | - | - | - | - |
| TARBIATOUL ISLAM KOÏMA | - | - | - | - |
| SOSSOKOIRA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| SOSSOKOÏRA C | - | - | - | - |
| SOSSOKOÏRA A | - | - | - | - |
| SOSSOKOÏRA B | - | - | - | - |
| THIONVILLE CHATEAU S/C | - | - | - | - |
| SEYNA | - | - | - | - |
| SANEYE B | - | - | - | - |
| SANEYE A | - | - | - | - |
| SADOU | - | - | - | - |
| SABILOUL HOUDA | - | - | - | - |
| MEDERSA SADATOU de SADOU | - | - | - | - |
| MEDERSA RIYDIL DJANATI de BERRAH | - | - | - | - |
| École Djidara | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole de Santé EFPSG | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée | - | - | - | - |
| IFM de Gao | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole CEC | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole de Saneye | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Yana Maïga de Gao | - | - | - | - |
| MEDERSA École privée de SEYNA (MOUSSAB IBN OUMAIR) | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole fondamentale se Saina | - | - | - | - |
| FARANDJIREYE B | - | - | - | - |
| ZINDIGA | - | - | - | - |
| WADOUL ILMI AL ISLAM de TINAHEL | - | - | - | - |
| THIRISSORO [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| THIRISSORO | - | - | - | - |
| BERRAH [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| École fondamentale de KOÏMA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| École fondamentale de KOÏMA [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| DIOULABOUGOU PUBLIC B | - | - | - | - |
| DIOULABOUGOU PUBLIC A | - | - | - | - |
| DAR ALHADIS GOUNGOUMARI KADJI [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| DAR ALHADIS GOUNGOUMARI KADJI [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| DAR AL KHAÏRIA (ALJANABANDIA) | - | - | - | - |
| BERRAH [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| École franco-arabe publique SIDIBE | - | - | - | - |
| Bagoundie P/C;Bagoundie S/C | - | - | - | - |
| ASKIA ISLAMI LOBOU | - | - | - | - |
| ALZANABANDIA ZABA | - | - | - | - |
| ALJANABANDJA B | - | - | - | - |
| ALJANABANDJA A | - | - | - | - |
| ALJANABANDIA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| ALJANABANDIA C | - | - | - | - |
| GOROM-GOROM P/C | - | - | - | - |
| MARKAZ ALKADI HAMID | - | - | - | - |
| LOBOU | - | - | - | - |
| KOÏMA S/C | - | - | - | - |
| KADJI TANDAGARI | - | - | - | - |
| KADJI [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| KADJI P/C | - | - | - | - |
| KADJI GOUNGOUMARI | - | - | - | - |
| GOROM-GOROM S/C | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole de Formation des Prestations de Santé de Gao | - | - | - | - |
| GADEYE C | - | - | - | - |
| GADEYE B P/C | - | - | - | - |
| GADEYE A | - | - | - | - |
| GADEYE [2ème C] B | - | - | - | - |
| GADEYE [2ème C] A | - | - | - | - |
| FARANDJIREYE B | - | - | - | - |
| FARANDJIREYE A;FARANDJIREYE C | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gao
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gao
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouveau Musée du Sahel |
Farmers Markets in Gao
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché | |||||
| Grand Marché | |||||
| Marché Washington | |||||
| Marché Washington |
Hotels in Gao
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gao
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gao
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gao
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gao
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gao
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gao
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gao
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gao International Airport | GAQ | Medium Airport |
| Ansongo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gao
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Office National des Postes | |
| Office National des Postes |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gao
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tomb of Askia | Cultural | 2004 |
| Tomb of Askia Unesco world heritage site | ||
| Tomb of King Askia |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gao
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eglise | |
| Grand Mosquée | |
| Grande Mosquée | |
| Mosque de djidara | |
| MOSQUE DE SAINA | |
| Mosquée alhagarou | |
| MOSQUEE ISSA KOIRA | |
| Mosquée koira tagui | |
| Mosquée OUOLOGUEM | |
| Paroisse catholique | |
| Tomb of King Askia |
Quick Facts
Around Gao
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gao
1 places within 15 km
- • Gao Saney
🇲🇱 About Mali
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gao
Frequently Asked Questions About Gao
What is the population of Gao?
Gao has a population of 133,110 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 435 people per square mile, spread across 305.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gao?
Gao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches.