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Bamako

City in Bamako, Mali

Overview

Bamako, Mali's capital, buzzes with lively street life, colorful markets, and rich music traditions along the banks of the Niger River. The city combines a relaxed pace with dynamic urban culture and is the country's political, economic, and cultural heart.

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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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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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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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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