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Kidal

Kidal, Mali · Africa

About Kidal

Kidal sits on the route: 1 hours from Abeïbara.

Kidal is a town located in Kidal, Mali. With a population of 40,030, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Kidal sits in Mali. It's in the Africa/Bamako time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kidal to your route.

About Kidal

Kidal (Tuareg Berber: ⴾⴸⵍ, KDL, Kidal) is a town and commune in the desert region of northern Mali. The town lies 285 km (177 mi) northeast of Gao and is the capital of the Kidal Cercle and the Kidal Region. The commune has an area of about 9,910 km2 (3,830 sq mi) and includes the town of Kidal and 31 other

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Where is Kidal located?

Kidal is located in Kidal, Mali, Africa. The coordinates are 18.4434 latitude, 1.4092 longitude.

What is the population of Kidal?

Kidal has a population of approximately 40,030 people, making it a town in Mali.

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Quick Information

Population
40,030
Continent
Africa
Country
Mali
Region
Kidal
Timezone
Africa/Bamako
Coordinates
18.4434, 1.4092

Tags

AfricaMaliKidalTown

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kidal.

Abeïbara

🇲🇱 Mali

83 km away

Ti-n-Essako

🇲🇱 Mali

114 km away

Tessalit

🇲🇱 Mali

200 km away

Bourem

🇲🇱 Mali

249 km awayPop. 42,371

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