Gao Postal Codes: No Official Code
According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Gao, as Mali does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Gao, .
Circles in Gao
Sample Address Format for Gao
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Gao, 00000
MALI
Gao on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Gao region in Mali.
Gao Quick Facts
| Country | Mali (ML) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Mali |
| Postal Code | |
| ISO Codes | ML / MLI / 466 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .ml |
| Coordinates | 16.278813, -0.041239 |
| Circles | 5 |
What to Know About Gao
Key Facts
Gao is a region of Mali, serving as one of the country's ten administrative regions. Located in the northeastern part of Mali, it is situated along the Niger River and borders Niger to the east. Covering an area of approximately 170,572 square kilometers, Gao is one of Mali's largest regions by land area. The region is divided into four cercles (districts): Gao, Ansongo, Bourem, and Ménaka, which are further subdivided into communes. Historically significant, Gao was the capital of the Songhai Empire and remains an important cultural and economic center in northern Mali. The region's population is estimated to be around 600,000 people, primarily consisting of ethnic groups such as the Songhai, Tuareg, and Bambara. Gao's arid Sahelian climate supports livelihoods centered around agriculture, fishing, and pastoralism, though it faces challenges related to desertification and security. For detailed postal code information and administrative data for Gao's districts and communes, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and service access across the region.
Neighboring Regions
- Kidal
- Mopti
- Tombouctou