Banikane Postal Codes, Gourma-Rharous, Tombouctou Mali

For the nation of Banikane, 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], Banikane, Gourma-Rharous, Tombouctou, Mali.

Postal Codes for Places in Banikane

Place Name Postal Codes
Alywalydio Hondo 00000
Banicane 00000
Chambou 00000
Gourzougueye 00000
Kardjiba Bomo 00000
Kel Intechaq 00000
Kel-Ouli-Est 00000
Kel-Wane 00000
Kiewa 00000
Sanfatou 00000
Tourchawane 00000

Sample Address Format for Banikane

No official zip/postal code is used here. In forms you may use 00000 or N/A.
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Banikane, Gourma-Rharous, Tombouctou, 00000
MALI
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]

Banikane on the Map

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

Banikane Quick Facts

Country Mali (ML)
Region Tombouctou
Circles Gourma-Rharous
Postal Code Status No Official Postal/Zip Code Used

What to Know About Banikane

Key Facts

Banikane is a rural commune located in the Gourma-Rharous Cercle of the Tombouctou Region in Mali. Situated in the central part of the Gourma-Rharous administrative area, this settlement lies in the vast Sahelian landscape of northern Mali, characterized by semi-arid conditions and sparse vegetation. Banikane serves as an important local administrative center within its cercle, functioning as the seat for commune-level governance and services for the surrounding rural communities. While specific population figures for Banikane commune are not widely documented in recent sources, it represents one of the smaller administrative units in the region, with settlements typically consisting of dispersed communities engaged primarily in pastoralism and subsistence agriculture. The commune is divided into several villages and hamlets that form its administrative structure, though the exact number of constituent settlements may vary. As with many rural communes in Mali, Banikane plays a crucial role in local governance and provides basic administrative services to its residents. For those seeking detailed information about postal services and addressing within Banikane commune, accessing specific postal code data for its various villages and administrative subdivisions would require consultation with Mali's national postal service authority.

Neighboring Regions

* Hanzakoma

* Séréré

* M'bouna

* Gourma-Rharous

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