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Nara, Mali

Koulikoro · Mali

Nara is a small city in Koulikoro, Mali with a population of 23,599. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,599 Population 47/sq mi density
873 ft Elevation 266 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 29°C
12.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bamako Timezone

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About Nara

Nara

Nara is a town and rural commune in the Koulikoro Region of southwestern Mali. The town is the administrative center of the Nara Cercle. It is about 37 kilometres (23 mi), south of the international border with Mauritania and approximately 374 kilometres (232 mi), by road, northeast of the Malian capital, Bamako.

People

Population23,599
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (29°C)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Population23,599
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Coordinates15.1693°, -7.2899°
TimezoneAfrica/Bamako
Country🇲🇱 Mali
State / ProvinceKoulikoro
Average Temperature83°F (29°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation12.3 inches (313 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nara

Nara is a small city in Mali (Koulikoro) with a population of 23,599. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.

Climate in Nara

Nara has an average annual temperature of 29.6°C (85°F). The hottest month is May (35.2°C), the coldest is Jan (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 446 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 14.8° / 32.2° 0.1
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 17.6° / 34.8° 0.9
Mar 30°C / 86°F 21° / 39.1° 0.3
Apr 33.4°C / 92°F 25.2° / 41.5° 2.1
May 35.2°C / 95°F 28° / 42.5° 12.4
Jun 34°C / 93°F 27.8° / 40.2° 31.4
Jul 30.6°C / 87°F 25.3° / 36° 124.6
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.6° 179.8
Sep 29.8°C / 86°F 24° / 35.5° 77.5
Oct 31°C / 88°F 23.3° / 38.7° 15.8
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 18.7° / 36.7° 0.6
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 16.4° / 33° 0.0
Nara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.4°F
54% above Mali avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area501.9 sq mi (1,300.0 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates15.1693°N, 7.2899°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bamako

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below Mali avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 92°F (33°C) 1.1 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Nara has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 73°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Nara

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
NARA [1er C] E - - - -
lycée public Nara - - - -
Institut de Formation des Eleves Maitres (IFM) - - - -
Lycée Oumou Dilly - - - -
TASSILIMA - - - -
NARA [2ème C]M D - - - -
NARA [2ème C] - - - -
NARA [2ème C] B - - - -
NARA [2ème C] A - - - -
NARA [1er C] B - - - -
NARA [1er C] F - - - -
École Berguenare - - - -
NARA [1er C] - - - -
NARA [1er C] A - - - -
MEDERSSA de NIMA BELLEBOUGOU - - - -
MEDERSA SALLAH [1er C] - - - -
MEDERSA KEIBANE - - - -
MED SALLAH [2ème C]YCLE - - - -
MED communautaire KEÏBANE SONINKE - - - -
KEIBANE SONINKE - - - -
KABIDA BAMBARA - - - -
BERZACK - - - -
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Clinics in Nara

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé de Référence de Nara

Veterinaries in Nara

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire Rural

Gas Stations in Nara

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Service Tamba keita

Airports Near Nara

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nara AirportNRMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
MOSQUEE DIABIKE

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Bamako
Elevation
254 m (833 ft)
Area
1,300.0 km² (501.8 mi²)

🇲🇱 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nara

What is the population of Nara?

Nara has a population of 23,599 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 501.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nara?

Nara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches.

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