Ouattagouna
Gao, Mali
Why visit Ouattagouna?
Ouattagouna is a small town and commune in Ansongo Cercle, in the extreme south of Gao Region near the border with Niger. The commune's clay and sandy soils support agriculture and vegetable growing along the Niger River, and a considerable part of the commune, particularly to the east of the main town, lies within the Ansongo-Ménaka animal reserve. Several small lakes are scattered across the commune.
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By Plane
The nearest airport is Bamako (BKO IATA).
By Car / Road
Ouattagouna is reached by road from Ansongo and Gao.
Motorcycle taxis and shared taxis are the main forms of local transport in town.
What are the things to do?
- Ouattagouna market — the town's main trading centre for the surrounding agricultural communities
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- Ansongo — cercle capital, to the north
- Gao — regional capital
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Guide content as of June 2026.
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