Bougouni
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Commune and city in Sikasso, Mali
Bougouni is a commune and city in Mali, the administrative center of Bougouni Cercle, which is in turn found in the administrative region of Sikasso. Bougouni is located 170 km south of Bamako and 210 km west of the city of Sikasso. It covers an area of 7 square kilometres and as at the 2009 Census the commune had a population of 59,679, mostly Fulas and Bambaras.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 35,450
- Coordinates
- 11.418, -7.483
- Timezone
- Africa/Bamako
- Elevation
- 349 m
Overview of Bougouni
Bougouni is a compact town in Mali. With 35,450 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, nightlife and culture.
Things to do in Bougouni
Nature in Bougouni
(7)Looking for nature? Bougouni has Desert, Forest, Geological Formations, Islands and Lakes. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Bougouni's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Bougouni
(5)On the nightlife side, Bougouni offers Clubs, Disco, Events, Music and Pubs. All of it is drawn from Bougouni's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Bougouni
(3)Bougouni records Bridges, Mines and Towers under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bougouni. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Bougouni
(2)Adventure lovers get Boat Rides and Shooting Ranges. All of it is drawn from Bougouni's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Bougouni
(2)Looking for sports? Bougouni has Running and Slopes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Bougouni's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Bougouni
(2)The water sports shortlist for Bougouni: Canoeing and Water Sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bougouni. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Bougouni
(1)On the family side, Bougouni offers Playgrounds. Everything listed here comes from what Bougouni is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Bougouni
(1)Bougouni's shopping entries include Food. All of it is drawn from Bougouni's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Bougouni
(1)Other activities in Bougouni covers Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bougouni's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Bougouni
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Mali first, then drive or cycle into Bougouni. The local time zone is Africa/Bamako.
Similar destinations
Places near Bougouni that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bougouni known for?
- Bougouni is mainly a destination for nature, nightlife and culture, set in Mali with around 35,450 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bougouni?
- You can plan around Desert, Forest, Geological Formations, Islands and Lakes in Bougouni. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bougouni?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Bougouni located?
- Administratively, Bougouni sits in Mali — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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