Goundam Postal Codes: No Official Code | Goundam, 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, Goundam.
Postal Codes for Places in Goundam
Showing 1 places in Goundam. Last verified with official records on May 2, 2026.
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Sample Address Format for Goundam
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
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Street Address / PO Box
Goundam, Goundam, Tombouctou, 00000
MALI
Goundam on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Goundam municipalities in Mali.
Goundam Quick Facts
| Country | Mali (ML) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Mali → Tombouctou → Goundam |
| Postal Code | |
| Region | Tombouctou |
| Circles | Goundam |
| ISO Codes | ML / MLI / 466 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .ml |
| Coordinates | 16.416853, -3.663628 |
| Places | 1 |
What to Know About Goundam
Key Facts
Goundam is a commune and urban center located in the Goundam Cercle of the Tombouctou Region in northern Mali. Situated approximately 85 kilometers west of the historic city of Timbuktu, Goundam lies in the arid Sahel region near the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. The town serves as an important administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding rural areas, positioned along seasonal waterways that flow into Lake Faguibine during the rainy season. With an estimated population of around 16,000 people, Goundam covers an area of approximately 100 square kilometers and functions as the capital of the Goundam Cercle, which contains multiple communes within its jurisdiction. The region's economy traditionally relies on agriculture, livestock rearing, and trade, though it faces challenges from desertification and climate variability. Goundam's strategic location has historically made it a significant settlement for Tuareg and Songhai communities, serving as a crossroads for trans-Saharan trade routes. To access detailed postal code information and administrative data for Goundam's various quarters and the surrounding communes within the cercle, users can explore the comprehensive location database.
Neighboring Regions
- Tombouctou
- Diré
- Niafunké
- Tonka