Menaka Postal Codes, Ménaka, Gao Mali

For the nation of Menaka, there is no officially implemented postal code or zip code system. Mail delivery is not structured around national codes; instead, the system relies entirely on the P.O. Box (French: Boîte Postale or BP) network. When an online form requires a mandatory code, the placeholder 00000 (five zeros) is commonly used to complete the field. However, it must be noted that this is not an official code. For mail to be delivered successfully in Mali<, a valid P.O. Box (BP) number is essential. A sample address is: [Recipient Name], BP [XXXX], Menaka, Ménaka, Gao, Mali.

Postal Codes for Places in Menaka

Place Name Postal Codes
Akabar 00000
Arabes Independants 00000
Dabakar -Daguitafa 00000
Ibogolitene 00000
Idoguiritane 00000
Iforas 00000
Kel Ahara 00000
Kel Azarh 00000
Kel Taguiwalt 00000
Kel Talataye 00000
Menaka 00000
Zambouritene 00000
Zongodeye 00000

Sample Address Format for Menaka

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

Menaka on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Menaka municipalities in Mali. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

Menaka Quick Facts

Country Mali (ML)
Region Gao
Circles Ménaka
Postal Code Status No Official Postal/Zip Code Used

What to Know About Menaka

Key Facts

Menaka is a city and urban commune located in the Ménaka Region of northeastern Mali, serving as the regional capital. Situated in the Sahel region near the border with Niger, Menaka occupies a strategic position approximately 1,500 kilometers northeast of Mali's capital, Bamako. The city lies in a semi-arid landscape characterized by sparse vegetation and seasonal watercourses, with the surrounding area being part of the broader Sahara Desert transition zone. Menaka covers an area of approximately 75 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 20,000 people, primarily consisting of Tuareg and other nomadic ethnic groups. As the administrative center of Ménaka Region, the city contains the regional government offices and serves as the hub for the surrounding rural communes. The region is divided into five cercles (districts), with Menaka being one of them, further subdivided into communes and villages. Given its border location and remote position, Menaka plays a crucial role in cross-border trade and regional security operations. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Menaka's various neighborhoods and the surrounding communes within Ménaka Cercle, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries.

Neighboring Regions

* Ansongo

* Andéramboukane

* Inékar

* Tidermène

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