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Markala, Mali
Ségou · Mali
Markala is a mid-size city in Ségou, Mali with a population of 53,738. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Markala
Markala is a commune in Mali's Ségou Region on the Niger River 35 km down stream from the town of Ségou. The commune contains 30 villages in an area of 318 square kilometers and in 2009 had a population of 45,961. Mali's primary irrigation dam, the Markala dam, lies in the commune. The main village of the commune, Diamarabougou, is on the right bank adjacent to the dam which also serves as an important road bridge.
People
Climate
| Population | 53,738 |
| Population Density | 438 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.6843°, -6.0735° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
| Country | 🇲🇱 Mali |
| State / Province | Ségou |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.2 inches (614 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Markala
Markala is a mid-size city in Mali (Ségou) with a population of 53,738. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.
Climate in Markala
Markala has an average annual temperature of 29.6°C (85°F). The hottest month is Apr (34.1°C), the coldest is Jan (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 677 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Mali avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 122.8 sq mi (318.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6843°N, 6.0735°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Markala has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 74°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.0").
Schools in Markala
59+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE DEMBELE [2ème C] B | - | - | - | - |
| MARKALA II C | - | - | - | - |
| MARKALA II. A [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| M'PEBOUGOU | - | - | - | - |
| NAHADJIL HOUDA MARKALA [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| NAHADJIL HOUDA MARKALA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| POINT A | - | - | - | - |
| Sabil Salam[1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| SABIL SALAM [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| École Samba Dianka (1er C) | - | - | - | - |
| École Samba Dianka (2eme C) | - | - | - | - |
| SANSANDING [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| SANSANDING A | - | - | - | - |
| SANSANDING B | - | - | - | - |
| École Sarkala | - | - | - | - |
| MARKALA II B | - | - | - | - |
| SE DEMBELE [2ème C]/A | - | - | - | - |
| SE DEMBELE A | - | - | - | - |
| SE DEMBELE B | - | - | - | - |
| SE DEMBELE C | - | - | - | - |
| SE DEMBELE D | - | - | - | - |
| École Soungo | - | - | - | - |
| École Temou | - | - | - | - |
| THIEN BAMANA | - | - | - | - |
| École Welentiguila | - | - | - | - |
| Public School Bambougou N'dji of Markala | - | - | - | - |
| École fondamentale Thio | - | - | - | - |
| Agro de Markala | - | - | - | - |
| Centre de formation professionnelle de Marakala | - | - | - | - |
| SANSANDING B | - | - | - | - |
| École des Rails | - | - | - | - |
| C.E.F.P.A. | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole fondamentale groupe centrale | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole privé espoir djigy | - | - | - | - |
| AHALIYA [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| AHALIYA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| AL FATIHI WANADJAHI [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| AL FATIHI WANADJAHI [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| ALI BABA [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| ALI BABA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| ANNADJAHI WALFALAHI [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| ANNADJAHI WALFALAHI [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| École Bambougou | - | - | - | - |
| École Diamouna | - | - | - | - |
| Dougouba SK 13 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Fondamentale Diamarabougou | - | - | - | - |
| EL KITAB W-SUNNA [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| EL KITAB W-SUNNA [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| ESPOIR DJIGUI [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
| ESPOIR DJIGUI [2ème C] | - | - | - | - |
| École Faya/Printola | - | - | - | - |
| École Gombougou | - | - | - | - |
| Institution Scolaire GE MA CO | - | - | - | - |
| Institution Scolaire GE MA CO | - | - | - | - |
| École Koké | - | - | - | - |
| KOUNGOBOUGOU | - | - | - | - |
| MARKALA [2ème C] A | - | - | - | - |
| MARKALA [2ème C] B | - | - | - | - |
| MARKALA II A [1er C] | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Markala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée Régional des Masques et Marionnettes de Ségou |
Farmers Markets in Markala
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| céréals | |||||
| céréals | |||||
| Grand Marché de Dougabougou | |||||
| Grand Marché de Ségou | |||||
| Grand Marché de Ségou | |||||
| Grand marché de Sibila | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Bewani | |||||
| Marché Château de Segou | |||||
| Marché Château de Segou | |||||
| Marché de Dioro | |||||
| Marché de Medine | |||||
| Marché de Medine | |||||
| Marché de Mil | |||||
| Marché de Mil | |||||
| Marché de Segou | |||||
| Marché de Segou | |||||
| Marché de Sibila |
Monuments in Markala
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Markala
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Markala
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Markala
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Markala
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Markala
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Markala
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Treatment Centers in Markala
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Chinois Assan | ||
| Centre de Santé Communautaire de Bananissabakoro | ||
| Centre de Santé Communautaire de Darsalam | ||
| Clinic Balanza | ||
| Clinic Santé pour tous | ||
| Clinique le soleil | ||
| Clinique mère-enfant |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Markala
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosquée | |
| Mosquée |
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What is the population of Markala?
Markala has a population of 53,738 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 438 people per square mile, spread across 122.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Markala?
Markala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches.