Location & Surroundings
Faraba is a settlement in Koulikoro, Mali, at 373 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabala, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is 31 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bamako-Senou International Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: Farada
Overview
Faraba is commune and village in Kayes Region, Mali — FR commune du Mali.
It is located in Kayes Region, Mali.
It covers about 1,167 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 119 metre.
Also known as: Faraba
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Basic Data
- Country Mali
- Located in Kayes Region
- Area 1,167 square kilometre
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 26' 5" N, 8° 12' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 373 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 267 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:42
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Faraba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faraba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 32.1 | 3.8 | 53 | 40 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 0.7 | 165 | 52 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 594.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.3 | 259 | 60 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 304 | 64 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 3.7 | 56 | 38 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 495.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.7 | 1.5 | 135 | 52 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 590.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 0.9 | 258 | 57 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.5 | 264 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.1 | 2.2 | 48 | 38 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 480.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 1.7 | 165 | 53 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 584.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 0.2 | 158 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 5 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 219 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.61 / 1.11 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.5 | 2.4 | 182 | 48 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 483.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faraba?
Now 32.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Faraba today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Faraba?
Local time is 22:42. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Faraba?
Faraba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Faraba?
DEM 373 m.
Where is Faraba located?
It is at 12.43469, -8.20167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faraba in?
It is in Mali.
Links
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