Kroukoto Postal Codes: No Official Code | Kéniéba, Kayes

Key Facts

Kroukoto is a rural commune located in the Kéniéba Cercle of the Kayes Region in southwestern Mali. Situated in the westernmost part of the country near the border with Senegal, Kroukoto lies within the historical Bambouk gold-bearing region, characterized by its savanna landscape and traditional agricultural economy. The commune covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily from the Malinké and Bambara ethnic groups who engage in subsistence farming, gold mining, and livestock rearing. Kroukoto is administratively divided into several villages and settlements, with the main economic activities centered around agriculture, particularly the cultivation of millet, sorghum, and peanuts, alongside small-scale artisanal gold mining that has been practiced in the region for centuries. The area experiences a typical Sudano-Sahelian climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting both agricultural and pastoral livelihoods. For detailed postal code information and administrative data for Kroukoto's constituent villages and settlements, comprehensive resources are available through regional administrative services.

Neighboring Regions

• Dialafara
• Kéniéba
• Sagalo
• Sitakilly