For the nation of San, 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], San, Ségou, Mali.
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the San circles in Mali. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
| Country | Mali (ML) |
|---|---|
| Region | Ségou |
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
San is an urban commune and the capital of the Cercle of San in the Ségou Region of Mali. Located in the central part of the country, San serves as an important administrative and commercial hub within the larger Ségou Region, situated approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Mali's capital, Bamako. The commune lies in the Niger River Valley, a fertile agricultural zone that has supported settlement and development in this area for centuries. With an estimated population of around 50,000 people, San functions as a significant market town and transportation center for the surrounding rural communities. The commune is divided into multiple quarters and neighborhoods that reflect its urban character while maintaining connections to the agricultural traditions of the region. San's economy is primarily based on agriculture, trade, and local administration, with the Niger River playing a crucial role in irrigation and transportation. As the administrative center of the Cercle of San, the commune coordinates governance across multiple rural communes in the district. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for San's various neighborhoods and the surrounding communes within the Cercle, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate communication and service delivery throughout this important Malian community.
* Bénéna
* Dioro
* Diéoura
* Koulandougou
* Markala
* N'Gassola
* Souleye
* Ténenkou
* Togou
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