Goundam Postal Codes: No Official Code | Tombouctou
According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Goundam, as Mali does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Goundam, Tombouctou.
Municipalities in Goundam
Sample Address Format for Goundam
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Goundam, Tombouctou, 00000
MALI
Goundam on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Goundam circles in Mali.
Goundam Quick Facts
| Country | Mali (ML) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Mali → Tombouctou |
| Postal Code | |
| Region | Tombouctou |
| ISO Codes | ML / MLI / 466 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .ml |
| Coordinates | 16.416853, -3.663628 |
| Municipalities | 16 |
What to Know About Goundam
Key Facts
Goundam is a cercle (administrative district) located in the Tombouctou Region of northern Mali. Situated approximately 85 kilometers west of the regional capital Timbuktu, Goundam occupies a strategic position in the Niger River basin, characterized by its semi-arid Sahelian landscape with seasonal wetlands and the expansive Lac Faguibine system to the northwest. Covering an area of roughly 30,000 square kilometers, this administrative division serves as an important agricultural and pastoral zone, supporting a population of approximately 150,000 people who primarily engage in farming, fishing, and livestock rearing. The cercle is subdivided into 11 communes, including the urban center of Goundam town, which functions as the administrative headquarters and main commercial hub for the surrounding rural communities. Historically significant as part of the Songhai Empire and later as a French colonial outpost, the region maintains cultural importance through its diverse ethnic composition of Songhai, Tuareg, and Fulani communities. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative services, Goundam's 11 communes each maintain distinct addressing systems that facilitate mail delivery and local governance throughout this expansive northern Malian district.
Neighboring Regions
- Niafunké
- Diré
- Tombouctou
- Douentza