Kidal, Mali · Africa
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Tessalit is a town located in Kidal, Mali. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Tessalit 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 Tessalit to your route.
Tessalit is a rural commune and village in the Kidal Region of Mali. The village is the administrative centre of Tessalit Cercle (district). The village lies 85 kilometres (53 mi) north of Adjelhoc and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) from the Algerian border. The commune extends over an area of 30,000 square kilometresRead more
(12,000 sq mi) that is almost entirely desert. In the 2009 census the commune had a population of 5,739. It is currently under FLA and JNIM control, following the 2026 Mali offensives.
It is served by Tessalit Airport.
Tessalit is an oasis in the Sahara desert and a stop for trans-Saharan travellers. A gypsum deposit and a plaster factory also contribute to the local economy, though these activities have been disrupted in recent decades by the Tuareg Rebellions and terrorism in neighboring Algeria.
The Malian government have a military base at the village of Tessalit. Which was captured by JNIM and the FLA on May 1, 2026.
Tessalit is situated in the mountain range of Adrar des Ifoghas. It is primarily populated by Tuaregs and is the home of the musical group Tinariwen as well as the poet Souéloum Diagho. The village is twinned with Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, France.
The cercle of Tessalit contains the communes of Tessalit, Adjelhoc, and Timtaghene.
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Tessalit is located in Kidal, Mali, Africa. The coordinates are 20.2013 latitude, 1.0119 longitude.
Tessalit has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Mali.
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