Tombouctou, Mali · Africa
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Niafunké is a town located in Tombouctou, Mali. With a population of 6,901, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Niafunké 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 Niafunké to your route.
Niafunké is a small town on the Niger River in central Mali. The town is the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune of Soboundou in the Niafunké Cercle of the Tombouctou Region.
Niafunké was the hometown of musician and farmer Ali Farka Touré, who moved there as an infant and went on to become the town'sRead more
mayor in 2004. He invested much of his music income in an irrigation scheme. Niafunké is also the title of an album he recorded there in 1999.
Toure's son Vieux Farka Toure was also born in Niafunké.
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Niafunké is located in Tombouctou, Mali, Africa. The coordinates are 15.9322 latitude, -3.9906 longitude.
Niafunké has a population of approximately 6,901 people, making it a town in Mali.
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