Tessalit Postal Codes, Kidal Mali
For the nation of Tessalit, 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], Tessalit, Kidal, Mali.
Municipalities in Tessalit
Sample Address Format for Tessalit
Street Address / PO Box
Tessalit, Kidal, 00000
MALI
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Tessalit on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Tessalit circles in Mali. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Tessalit Quick Facts
| Country | Mali (ML) |
|---|---|
| Region | Kidal |
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
What to Know About Tessalit
Key Facts
Tessalit is a rural commune and the capital of Tessalit Cercle, located in the Kidal Region of northeastern Mali. Situated in the heart of the Sahara Desert, Tessalit lies approximately 200 kilometers northeast of Kidal city, near Mali's borders with Algeria and Niger. This remote desert settlement serves as a crucial administrative and logistical center in one of Mali's most sparsely populated regions. With an estimated population of around 3,000-5,000 people, Tessalit covers a vast desert area characterized by rocky plateaus, sand dunes, and occasional mountain outcrops. The commune functions as the administrative hub for the surrounding nomadic communities and is divided into several smaller settlements and nomadic territories that stretch across the expansive desert landscape. Tessalit's strategic location along ancient trans-Saharan trade routes has historically made it an important crossroads, though its extreme remoteness and harsh desert environment present significant challenges for development and governance. As the administrative center of its cercle, Tessalit plays a vital role in local governance and provides essential services to the nomadic Tuareg and other communities scattered throughout this vast desert territory. For those seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Tessalit and its subordinate settlements can provide precise addressing details for this remote Saharan commune.
Neighboring Regions
* Tin-Essako
* Abeïbara
* Kidal
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