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Timbuktu
City in Tombouctou, Mali
Overview
Timbuktu is a legendary city on the edge of the Sahara, famed for its ancient mosques, medieval manuscript libraries, and as a crossroads of Saharan trade and culture. Despite its fame, it remains a remote and challenging destination offering unique insights into Malian and Islamic history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mali
Region
Tombouctou
Population
35,330
Time Zone
Africa/Bamako
Coordinates
16.77°, -3.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$470
Local Cost
$245
Local Income
$70
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
28.7°C
Summer Avg
33.6°C
Winter Avg
21.1°C
Record High
45.9°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
27%
Precipitation
198 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TOM
Distance
5 km
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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 40/100.
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