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Bamako Postal Codes: No Official Code

According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Bamako, as Mali does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Bamako, .

Sample Address Format for Bamako

No official zip/postal code is used here. In forms you may use 00000 or N/A.
Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Bamako, 00000
MALI

Bamako on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Bamako capital district in Mali.

Bamako Quick Facts

CountryMali (ML)
Administrative PathMali
Postal Code
ISO CodesML / MLI / 466
Top-level domain (ccTLD).ml
Coordinates12.649319, -8.000337
Municipalities6

What to Know About Bamako

Key Facts

Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali, serving as the country's primary administrative, economic, and cultural center. Located in the southwestern part of Mali along the Niger River, Bamako occupies a strategic position approximately 420 kilometers northeast of the border with Guinea. The city spans an area of about 245 square kilometers and has a population exceeding 2.7 million people, making it one of West Africa's fastest-growing urban centers. Bamako is divided into six communes, each with its own local administration: Commune I through Commune VI. These districts encompass diverse neighborhoods ranging from historic quarters to modern commercial zones. The city's geography is characterized by its position between the Niger River to the north and rolling hills to the south, creating a distinctive urban landscape. As Mali's political hub, Bamako hosts the National Assembly, numerous government ministries, and diplomatic missions. The city also serves as the gateway for accessing postal code information for all of Mali's regions and communes, facilitating efficient mail delivery and administrative services throughout the country.

Neighboring Regions

  • Koulikoro Region
  • Ségou Region

Postal codes verified against the official UPU POST*CODE Database (latest available edition) · Page updated: