Latitude and Longitude of Mali
12° 36' 32.9" N, 7° 58' 30.8" W
Located in West Africa, Mali is positioned in the Northern Hemisphere and bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire to the south, and Senegal and Mauritania to the west. The country has a predominantly landlocked shape, with a diverse geography that includes desert regions and river valleys. Coordinates for Mali are essential for various applications such as geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. These details are useful for travelers, researchers, and businesses planning activities in Mali, as well as for understanding the local time zone for scheduling purposes.
Mali Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 12.609150, -7.975220
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 12°36'32.9"N 7°58'30.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 12°36.549'N 7°58.513'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 29N 611305E 1394131N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ef4rdx2te
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7C4JJ25F+MW6
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:12.609150,-7.975220
Major Cities in Mali
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 12.609150 | -7.975220 | 4,227,569 |
| Sikasso | 11.317550 | -5.666540 | 349,324 |
| Koutiala | 12.387230 | -5.465070 | 218,031 |
| Ségou | 13.440320 | -6.259470 | 205,787 |
| Kayes | 14.447760 | -11.443930 | 194,716 |
| Mopti | 14.484300 | -4.182960 | 186,187 |
| Kalaban Koro | 12.573290 | -8.029070 | 148,247 |
| Gao | 16.271670 | -0.044720 | 133,110 |
| Kati | 12.744090 | -8.072570 | 130,254 |
| San | 13.297010 | -4.896270 | 103,227 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Mali located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Mali is situated in Africa, specifically in West Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 12.61° N latitude and 7.98° W longitude. To read these coordinates, the first number indicates the latitude (north-south position), while the second number indicates the longitude (east-west position).
What is the time zone of Mali and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Mali operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with no daylight saving time adjustments. The longitudinal span of the country influences its time zone, as it lies predominantly between 7° and 15° W longitude.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Mali using its country page?
To locate cities or sub-regions within Mali, use the search functionality on the country page, which allows you to enter specific place names or coordinates. This feature can help pinpoint locations like Bamako, the capital, or other significant towns.