Most Dense in Mali

Top 69 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Mali

1 Bamako 01 39,729/mi²

2 Ségou 05 14,401/mi²

3 Mopti 04 12,059/mi²

4 Yanfolila 06 5,741/mi²

5 Sikasso 06 2,262/mi²

6 San 05 1,725/mi²

7 Moribabougou 07 790/mi²

8 Koutiala 06 701/mi²

9 Kayes 03 631/mi²

10 Douentza 04 622/mi²

11 Goundam 08 497/mi²

12 Markala 05 438/mi²

13 Gao 09 435/mi²

14 Kati 07 419/mi²

15 Dougabougou 05 380/mi²

16 Pèlèngana 05 365/mi²

17 Djenné 04 347/mi²

18 Bougouni 06 289/mi²

19 Niono 05 277/mi²

20 Kita 03 244/mi²

21 Dialakorodji 07 227/mi²

22 Bankass 04 216/mi²

23 Koulikoro 07 207/mi²

24 Nioro 03 169/mi²

25 Kolokani 07 158/mi²

26 Ntossoni 06 145/mi²

27 Siribala Coro 05 141/mi²

28 Finnkolo 06 132/mi²

29 Kadiolo 06 126/mi²

30 Diré 08 103/mi²

31 Banamba 07 99/mi²

32 Yorosso 06 93/mi²

33 Bamba 09 91/mi²

34 Bandiagara 04 86/mi²

35 Zégoua 06 84/mi²

36 Kouri 06 84/mi²

37 Koro 04 80/mi²

38 Tessit 09 79/mi²

39 Dioïla 07 76/mi²

40 I-n-Tillit 09 72/mi²

41 Toubakoura 07 71/mi²

42 Sibi 07 69/mi²

43 Diéma 03 67/mi²

44 Kangaba 07 55/mi²

45 Nara 07 47/mi²

46 Ménaka 12070577 46/mi²

47 Kokofata 03 42/mi²

48 Moninnpébougou 05 38/mi²

49 Ké-Macina 05 37/mi²

50 Kolondiéba 06 32/mi²

51 Ténenkou 04 24/mi²

52 Niafunké 08 23/mi²

53 Abdel Begrou 01 21/mi²

54 Massiogo 06 18/mi²

55 Bourem 09 17/mi²

56 Kalaban Koro 07 16/mi²

57 Timbuktu 08 15/mi²

58 Bla 05 12/mi²

59 Kidal 10 10/mi²

60 Fana 07 9/mi²

61 Sangarébougou 07 5/mi²

62 Diourou 05 4/mi²

63 Mahina 03 3/mi²

64 Bafoulabé 03 3/mi²

65 Kabala 07 3/mi²

66 Sirakoro Méguétana 07 3/mi²

67 Kinmparana 05 2/mi²

68 Sagalo 03 2/mi²

69 Inékar 12070577 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Mali pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Bamako leads with 39,729 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Bamako has 39,729 people per square mile — that's roughly 62 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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