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Niafunké, Mali
Tombouctou · Mali
Niafunké is a small city in Tombouctou, Mali with a population of 6,901. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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About Niafunké
Niafunké is a small town on the Niger River in central Mali. The town is the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune of Soboundou in the Niafunké Cercle of the Tombouctou Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,901 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.9322°, -3.9906° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
| Country | 🇲🇱 Mali |
| State / Province | Tombouctou |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.5 inches (242 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Niafunké
Niafunké is a small city in Mali (Tombouctou) with a population of 6,901. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above Mali avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 306.2 sq mi (793.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9322°N, 3.9906°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Niafunké has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 72°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Niafunké
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATOUMA | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire | — | — | — | — |
| BATOUMA | — | — | — | — |
| DAGODJI | — | — | — | — |
| GOUNDAM TOUSKEL | — | — | — | — |
| ISSA MAÏGA | — | — | — | — |
| MANGOUROU | — | — | — | — |
| N'GORO | — | — | — | — |
| OUAMANE MACINANKE | — | — | — | — |
| TIANGARA | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Bocar Cissé de Niafunke | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Niafunké
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée Ali Farka Toure |
Cafes in Niafunké
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Niafunké
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Niafunké
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goundam Airport | GUD | Small Airport |
| Niafunke Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Niafunké?
Niafunké has a population of 6,901 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 306.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Niafunké?
Niafunké has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.5 inches.