Location & Surroundings
Barkaoual is a marsh(es) in Tombouctou, Mali, at 266 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dire, 15 km to the north. The national capital Bamako is about 630 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Goundam Airport, 33 km away.
Overview
Barkaoual is swamp in Tombouctou Region, Mali.
It is located in Timbuktu Region, Mali.
The elevation is around 266 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mali
- Located in Timbuktu Region
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 7' 27" N, 3° 24' 37" W
- Elevation DEM: 266 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:35
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other marsh(es)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Barkaoual
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barkaoual, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 39.3 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 27.8 | 3.3 | 81 | 14 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 39.3 | 6.8 | 89 | 9 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 529.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.2 | 5.9 | 59 | 10 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 515.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.6 | 4.3 | 73 | 13 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 4.4 | 97 | 14 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 39.5 | 6.9 | 90 | 9 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 526.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.1 | 5.1 | 58 | 11 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 513.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.3 | 4.7 | 36 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.1 | 6.8 | 44 | 20 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.2 | 9.5 | 52 | 12 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 518.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.0 | 6.4 | 29 | 14 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 508.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 5.1 | 13 | 23 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.3 | 4.9 | 35 | 22 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barkaoual?
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 39.3 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 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 Barkaoual today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Barkaoual?
Local time is 12:35. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Barkaoual?
Barkaoual is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Barkaoual?
DEM 266 m.
Where is Barkaoual located?
It is at 16.12416, -3.41019 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barkaoual in?
It is in Mali.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry