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Timbuktu, Mali
Tombouctou · Mali
Timbuktu is a mid-size city in Tombouctou, Mali with a population of 84,208. Elevation: 899 ft (274 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
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About Timbuktu
Timbuktu is an ancient city in Mali, situated 20 kilometres north of the Niger River. It is the capital of the Tombouctou Region, one of the 19 administrative regions of Mali, having a population of around one million people in the 2022 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 84,208 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7735°, -3.0074° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
| Country | 🇲🇱 Mali |
| State / Province | Tombouctou |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.8 inches (173 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Timbuktu
Timbuktu is a mid-size city in Mali (Tombouctou) with a population of 84,208. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet (274 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bamako.
Climate in Timbuktu
Timbuktu has an average annual temperature of 29.6°C (85°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.4°C), the coldest is Jan (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 187 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above Mali avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 5,710.1 sq mi (14,789.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7735°N, 3.0074°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Timbuktu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 70°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Timbuktu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hegire Tomboctou | College | — | — |
| IFM Hégir | College | — | — |
Schools in Timbuktu
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole | — | — | — | — |
| Beyrey | — | — | — | — |
| Complexce Scolaire Beyrey | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Garba Maiga | — | — | — | — |
| Aisso II | — | — | — | — |
| Apha Saloum | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole de Sourd Mieux | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Technique | — | — | — | — |
| Aisso II | — | — | — | — |
| Second Cycle Allimame Ben Essayoute | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Abba Cissé | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole ABBA Cissé Primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Franco-Arabe | — | — | — | — |
| S AB Santao | — | — | — | — |
| College Transitoire Taodani | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole de Santé de TOMBOUCTOU | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Mahamane Alassant Haidara Tombouctou | — | — | — | — |
| Sankore | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Bahadou | — | — | — | — |
| YEHIA ALKAYA | — | — | — | — |
| SIDI MAHMOUD II | — | — | — | — |
| SIDI MAHMOUD I | — | — | — | — |
| KABARA franco-arabe | — | — | — | — |
| IDBALY AG BABA AHMED(TASSINSECK) | — | — | — | — |
| École de LA PAIX | — | — | — | — |
| CHEICK NOUH [2ème C] | — | — | — | — |
| BAIDOJI AG IKNADODIAZ (BARIZE) | — | — | — | — |
| ARRAHMAT | — | — | — | — |
| ALL.IMAM ESSAYOUTI | — | — | — | — |
| ADJACHOU | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Timbuktu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Timbuktu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maison de Heinrich-Barth | ||||
| Museum Almansur | ||||
| Museum d'Archéologie | ||||
| Museum Manuscript |
Libraries in Timbuktu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Baba House | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Fondo kati | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblithèque des Manuscrit Sal-Wangari | 0.0 | |||||
| Institut des Hautes Etudes et des Recherches Islamiques - Ahmed Baba | 0.0 | |||||
| Medersa Sankoré | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Timbuktu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché | |||||
| Marché Youboutao | |||||
| Petit Market |
Hotels in Timbuktu
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Timbuktu
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Timbuktu
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Timbuktu
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Timbuktu
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Timbuktu
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Timbuktu
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Timbuktu
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Timbuktu
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Timbuktu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Timbuktu
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tombouktou Airport | TOM | Large Airport |
| Goundam Airport | GUD | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Timbuktu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Office Nationale de la Poste |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Timbuktu
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Timbuktu | Cultural | 1988 |
| Timbuktu |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Timbuktu
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosquée de Sankoré | |
| Mosquée Djinguereber | |
| Mosuque Alpha Sekou | |
| Petite mosquée de Sankoré | |
| Sidi Yahya Mosque |
Explore Near Timbuktu
Quick Facts
Around Timbuktu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Timbuktu
1 places within 15 km
- • Famille El Oumrany
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Timbuktu
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What is the population of Timbuktu?
Timbuktu has a population of 84,208 residents and is located in Mali. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 5,710.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Timbuktu?
Timbuktu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.8 inches.