Bancoumana
Koulikoro, Mali
Why visit Bancoumana?
Bancoumana is a small town and rural commune in the Cercle of Kati, Koulikoro Region, on the left bank of the Niger River about 60 km southwest of Bamako. The commune includes 13 surrounding villages and had a population of just over 21,700 at the 2009 census. The Niger River valley through this stretch of the Kati Cercle supports farming (groundnuts, cotton, tobacco) as well as fishing, and small riverside fishing settlements are a regular sight further downstream from the town.
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By Car / Road
Reached by road from Bamako, about 60 km to the northeast.
What are the things to do?
The Niger River and its fishing settlements are the town's defining feature.
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Tô (a millet or sorghum porridge served with sauce) and rice with grilled or sauced meat are staples of Malian home cooking countrywide.
Where to drink?
Sweet mint tea (attaya) is the customary drink across Mali. Bottled water is recommended for travelers.
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- Bamako — national capital, about 60 km away
Nearby in Koulikoro
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Guide content as of June 2026.
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