Tienkour Postal Codes, Diré, Tombouctou Mali

For the nation of Tienkour, 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], Tienkour, Diré, Tombouctou, Mali.

Tienkour on the Map

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

What to Know About Tienkour

Key Facts

Tienkour is a rural commune located in the Diré Cercle of the Tombouctou Region in northern Mali. Situated in the heart of the Sahel region, Tienkour lies approximately 80 kilometers northwest of the regional capital Tombouctou and occupies a strategic position along the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. The commune covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily consisting of Tuareg, Songhai, and Fulani ethnic groups who maintain traditional pastoral and agricultural livelihoods. Tienkour is administratively divided into several villages and settlements, with the main village serving as the administrative center for the surrounding rural communities. The landscape is characterized by semi-arid plains and seasonal waterways that support limited agriculture during the rainy season, while the majority of the territory consists of grazing lands used by nomadic herders. The commune's economy relies heavily on livestock rearing, particularly cattle, goats, and camels, supplemented by subsistence farming of millet and sorghum in the more fertile areas near temporary watercourses. Tienkour represents an important administrative unit for local governance and development planning in this remote part of Mali, providing essential services to its dispersed population across the vast rural territory. For detailed postal code information and administrative services for Tienkour's constituent villages and settlements, comprehensive regional databases are available.

Neighboring Regions

* Bambara Maoudé

* Haibongo

* Saré-Dina

* Toguéré-Coumbé

* Tombouctou