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Kita, Mali
Kayes · Mali
Kita is a mid-size city in Kayes, Mali with a population of 75,598. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kita
Kita is a town and urban commune in western Mali. The town is the capital of the Kita Cercle in the Kayes Region. It lies on the eastern slope of Mount Kita, known for its caves and rock paintings. Today, the town is known for its music, its annual Roman Catholic pilgrimage and its role as a processing center for the surrounding cotton- and peanut-growing region. Kita lies on the Dakar-Niger Railway and is the largest transit hub between Bamako and Kayes. In the 2018 census, the urban commune had a population of 463,787.
People
Climate
| Population | 75,598 |
| Population Density | 244 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.0389°, -9.4882° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
| Country | 🇲🇱 Mali |
| State / Province | Kayes |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.4 inches (874 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kita
Kita is a mid-size city in Mali (Kayes) with a population of 75,598. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.
Climate in Kita
Kita has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.8°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 905 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Mali avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 310.3 sq mi (803.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0389°N, 9.4882°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Kita has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 74°F in December to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Kita
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de Couture | University | - | , |
| Ecole de Santé BANTA SEKOU | University | - | , |
| Institut de formation Agros Pastorale | University | - | , |
| Institut de Formation Proffessionnel Fama Daou | University | - | , |
| Kita Institute of Teacher Training | College | - | , |
| UIP ST | College | - | , |
| Université Privée gemini management International | University | - | , |
| Université Privée les grand Bianson | University | - | , |
Schools in Kita
78+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée INTEC de Kita | - | - | - | - |
| école Privée le Savoir | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Santigui Issa Kanté | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Samory Keita | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Franco Arabe de Kita Gigla | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Convergence de Kita | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Wassa de Kita | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Soumaila Diarra | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique Deh Diarra | - | - | - | - |
| Merdesa ONG Alfarouk | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Cema Toloba Camara | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Drissa Keita de Kita | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire BCG 2e cycle de kita | - | - | - | - |
| école Mission de Kita Second cycle | - | - | - | - |
| école mission Luc SANGARE | - | - | - | - |
| Kofoulabé 1e cycle | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Oumar Diarra de Kita | - | - | - | - |
| complexe scolaire Naré de kita | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Massassi de Kita | - | - | - | - |
| TOUMOUDOTO | - | - | - | - |
| Merdesa Franco Arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Fondamentale de Kita Liberté 1er Cycle | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Public de Samédougou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Fondamentale de Segoubougoun 1er Cycle | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire de Niafala | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire A, D, E,F | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Public de Kita | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Moussa Diallo | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Sambaly Keita de Niafala Second Cycle | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Communautaire Soudjata de Makandiambougou | - | - | - | - |
| TOUMOUDALA | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Privée Sylvie Bouchard | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Fondamentale de Kolibougou Second cycle et premier cycle | - | - | - | - |
| Ecolle Privée Soumitala | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole de Santé/Lycée Géorge | - | - | - | - |
| école Privée Ba massistann de Kolibougou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole de Santé Mamadou Marouf Keita | - | - | - | - |
| Franco Arabe Ehadji ousmane Tounkara | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole SOS | - | - | - | - |
| DIALAYA [2ème C]ycle | - | - | - | - |
| KENIEROBA | - | - | - | - |
| KANKOUDIANA FARADALA | - | - | - | - |
| GOUMANKO | - | - | - | - |
| FARAFE FODEBOUGOU | - | - | - | - |
| FARABALA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| FARABALA | - | - | - | - |
| FARABA NIAFALA | - | - | - | - |
| DOUMBA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| DOUMBA (PC) | - | - | - | - |
| KITA GARE I | - | - | - | - |
| DIALAYA (P.C) | - | - | - | - |
| DARSALAM III | - | - | - | - |
| DARSALAM II | - | - | - | - |
| DARSALAM I | - | - | - | - |
| DAMBANA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| DAMBANA | - | - | - | - |
| DAFELA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| BRENIMBA | - | - | - | - |
| BENDOUGOU [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| NIAFALA III | - | - | - | - |
| SIBIKILI [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| SIBIKILI | - | - | - | - |
| SEME (PC) | - | - | - | - |
| SAMEDOUGOU IV | - | - | - | - |
| SAMEDOUGOU III | - | - | - | - |
| SAMEDOUGOU II | - | - | - | - |
| SAMEDOUGOU I | - | - | - | - |
| NIALAKALAN | - | - | - | - |
| NIAFALA IV | - | - | - | - |
| BENDOUGOU (PC) | - | - | - | - |
| NIAFALA II | - | - | - | - |
| NIAFALA I (P.C) | - | - | - | - |
| MANAKO | - | - | - | - |
| KOFOULABE [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| KOFOULABE | - | - | - | - |
| KOFEBA | - | - | - | - |
| KITA GARE III | - | - | - | - |
| KITA GARE II | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Kita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché de Kita Segoubougouni | |||||
| Marché de Kofoulabé | |||||
| Marché des pèlèrins catholique | |||||
| Marché des Poulets | |||||
| Pétit Marché de Kita Kolibougou |
Hotels in Kita
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kita
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kita
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kita
16 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kita
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kita
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kita
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kita
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kita
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kita
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kita
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kita Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kita
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AK | |
| Eglise Catholique de Kita | |
| Eglise de Kolibougou | |
| Grand mosqué de Kita liberté | |
| Grand Mosqué Ségoubougouni | |
| Liberté Souna Missiri | |
| Lieu de pélérinage des Chrétiens Catholique | |
| Mosqué de Kita Kolonbada | |
| Mosqué de Kolibougou | |
| Mosqué de Moribougou | |
| Mosqué de Samaké | |
| Mosqué de Samédougou | |
| Mosqué de Samédougou Marché | |
| Mosqué Secondaire de Sebougouni | |
| Mosqué Souna de Makandiabougou |
Quick Facts
Around Kita
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kita
2 places within 15 km
- • Grottes de Fodebougou
- • Mount Kita
🇲🇱 About Mali
Frequently Asked Questions About Kita
What is the population of Kita?
Kita has a population of 75,598 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 244 people per square mile, spread across 310.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kita?
Kita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.