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Bamako

City in Bamako, Mali

Overview

Bamako is a city in Mali.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Mali

District

Bamako

Population

4,227,569

Time Zone

Africa/Bamako

Coordinates

12.65°, -8.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

940

Local Cost

450

Local Income

120

Cashless

English

Temperature

27.7°C

Summer Avg

27.1°C

Winter Avg

25.2°C

Record High

43.8°C

Record Low

9.2°C

Humidity

48%

Precipitation

1015 mm

Internet Speed

24 Mbps

Upload

2 Mbps

Latency

41 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

BKO

Distance

14 km

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

80 Appart Faladie SEMA 80 Appart Faladie SEMA is a residential zone in Bamako with mostly apartment buildings and basic local shops. It's quieter than central city districts, so streets are not crowded at night.Cité du Niger Cité du Niger is a residential district near the Niger River, with wide streets and houses surrounded by gardens. Many government officials and expatriates live here.Médina-coura Médina-coura is a busy central neighborhood in Bamako with dense housing and local markets. Daily life revolves around small businesses and street vendors.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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