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Goundam, Mali

Tombouctou · 🇲🇱 Mali

Goundam is a small city in Tombouctou, Mali with a population of 19,400. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
19,400 Population 497/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
7.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bamako Timezone
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 11.4%
65% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
21% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 36.1%
191% higher than US avg

People

Population19,400
Median Age16.4 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$1,044
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty36.1%

Health

Obesity11.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking5.2%
Depression8.3%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
AQI22 (Good)
Rain7.5 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+35.5%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband35.1%
Population19,400
Population Density497 / sq mi
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Coordinates16.4145°, -3.6708°
TimezoneAfrica/Bamako
Country🇲🇱 Mali
State / ProvinceTombouctou
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation7.5 inches (190 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age16.4 years

Is Goundam a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Goundam receives an overall livability score of 1.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Goundam faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 36.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Goundam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F. Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. With 322 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Goundam has a population of 19,400 with a density of 497 people per square mile, spread across 39.0 square miles. The median age is 16.4 years, 58% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 50.5% male. 2.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 41.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

19,400
Total Population
497
People / sq mi
16.4yrs
Median Age
58% below US avg
39.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Goundam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Goundam vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Goundam is N/A. Per capita income is $1,044 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 33, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Goundam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$1,044

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
21% below US avg
Poverty Rate36.1%
191% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living33.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Goundam, 11.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 34.6% have high blood pressure. 5.2% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 3.6% report binge drinking. 8.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Goundam vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity11.4%
65% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
High Blood Pressure34.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking5.2%
63% below US avg
Binge Drinking3.6%
Depression8.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate41.0%

Food & Exercise

Goundam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22 — among the cleanest air in the country. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.6°F
53% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall7.5 inches
80% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median22.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.6%

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area39.0 sq mi (101.0 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates16.4145°N, 3.6708°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bamako

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 92°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 91°F (33°C) 0.6 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.2 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 86°F (30°C) 1.4 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Goundam has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F — from 71°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.0").

3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91% below the national average of 33.7%. 35.5% have completed high school. 35.1% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+35.5%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density497/sq mi
Total Area39.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access35.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Goundam

What is the population of Goundam?

Goundam has a population of 19,400 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 497 people per square mile, spread across 39.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 16.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

Is Goundam expensive to live in?

Goundam is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 33 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Goundam?

Goundam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 22.

How is the job market in Goundam?

The job market in Goundam is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Goundam?

3.0% of adults in Goundam hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.5% have completed high school.

How healthy is Goundam?

The obesity rate in Goundam is 11.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 5.2% of adults are smokers. 8.3% of residents report depression.

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