Barouéli Postal Codes, Ségou Mali

For the nation of Barouéli, 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], Barouéli, Ségou, Mali.

Municipalities in Barouéli

Barouéli on the Map

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

What to Know About Barouéli

Key Facts

Barouéli is a cercle (administrative district) located in the Ségou Region of southern Mali. Situated in the central part of the country, Barouéli lies approximately 140 kilometers northeast of Mali's capital, Bamako, and occupies a strategic position within the broader Niger River basin region. The cercle covers an area of approximately 5,875 square kilometers and has a population of around 260,000 people according to recent estimates. Barouéli is administratively divided into 13 communes, which serve as the primary local government units responsible for delivering basic services to the predominantly rural population. The landscape is characterized by the Niger River valley, with fertile floodplains supporting agriculture, while the surrounding areas transition to the drier Sahelian savanna. The local economy is primarily based on subsistence farming, livestock rearing, and fishing in the Niger River and its tributaries. Major crops include millet, sorghum, corn, and rice, with cotton serving as an important cash crop in some areas. Barouéli serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding rural communities, providing access to markets, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. To access detailed postal code information for Barouéli's 13 communes and their constituent villages, users can navigate through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

* Ségou Cercle

* Niono Cercle

* Macina Cercle

* Bla Cercle

* Tominian Cercle