Location & Surroundings

Ansongo is a village in Gao, Mali with 3,000 inhabitants, at 260 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gao, 90 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is about 975 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ansongo Airport, 5 km away.

Overview

Ansongo is commune and town in Gao Region, Mali — FR commune malienne.

It is located in Gao Region, Mali.

The population is about 32,709 (2009).

It covers about 445 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 230 metre.

Media

Locator map

Locator map Map commune Mali - ANSONGO.svg

Locator map

Locator map Cercle of Ansongo.png

Basic Data

  • Country Mali
  • Located in Gao Region
  • Area 445 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 39' 35" N, 0° 30' 8" E
  • Elevation DEM: 260 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bamako
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,000
  • Pop. Density 13,114 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.0%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +223

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Weather in Ansongo

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ansongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 33.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 37.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.

Temperature
33.9 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 33.9 3.5 155 19 1,010.1 - / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
6h 31.3 3.6 144 23 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.1 n/a
12h 37.6 5.2 160 16 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 78 525.1 n/a
18h 36.9 2.5 114 15 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 470.7 n/a
Tomorrow 33.1 3.1 89 17 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
30h 29.9 3.3 98 19 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 26 0.0 n/a
36h 38.8 4.1 125 11 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 568.8 n/a
42h 37.6 3.9 121 11 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 481.2 n/a
Wednesday 33.2 3.9 70 15 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 30.1 4.8 78 16 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 16 0.0 n/a
60h 40.0 7.4 101 8 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 572.6 n/a
66h 37.2 3.9 121 9 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 1 486.3 n/a
Thursday 32.4 4.2 69 12 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ansongo?
Now 33.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 37.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ansongo today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Ansongo?
Local time is 09:47. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Ansongo?
Ansongo is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ansongo?
Population about 3,000.
What is the elevation of Ansongo?
DEM 260 m.
Where is Ansongo located?
It is at 15.65970, 0.50220 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ansongo in?
It is in Mali.

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Last updated 2016-06-14
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