Ansongo Cercle

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Ansongo Cercle is an administrative subdivision of the Gao Region of Mali. The administrative center (chef-lieu) is the town of Ansongo. The Niger River passes through the cercle and plays an important role in transportation and the economy in the region.

The cercle is divided into seven communes:

  • Ansongo
  • Bara
  • Bourra
  • Ouattagouna
  • Talataye
  • Tessit
  • Tin-Hama
  • Ansongo Cercle
    Cercle
    Cercle of Ansongo in Mali

    Cercle of Ansongo in Mali
    Country  Mali
    Region Gao Region
    Capital Ansongo
    Area

    [1]
     • Total 23,614 km2 (9,117 sq mi)
    Population

     (2009)[2]
     • Total 132,205
     • Density 5.6/km2 (15/sq mi)
    Time zone UTC+0 (GMT)