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Goundam
City in Tombouctou, Mali
Overview
Goundam is a small town in Mali's Tombouctou region, known for its centuries-old mudbrick architecture, lively market, and proximity to seasonal lakes. The main hub provides a glimpse into Saharan life with a mix of local culture and quiet residential zones.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mali
Region
Tombouctou
Population
19,400
Time Zone
Africa/Bamako
Coordinates
16.41°, -3.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
20
Monthly Cost · estimate
$378
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$35
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
28.6°C
Summer Avg
32.7°C
Winter Avg
21.6°C
Record High
44.7°C
Record Low
7.4°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
254 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GUD
Distance
10 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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