Fama is a small town and rural commune in the Cercle of Sikasso in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 222 square kilometers and includes the town and five villages.[3] In the 2009 census it had a population of 7,960.[2] The town of Fama, the chef-lieu of the commune, is 24 km north of Sikasso.
Fama | |
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Commune and town | |
![]() ![]() Fama Location in Mali | |
Coordinates: 11°31′40″N 5°41′30″W | |
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Region | Sikasso Region |
Cercle | Sikasso Cercle |
Area | |
• Total | 222 km2 (86 sq mi) |
Population (2009 census)[2] | |
• Total | 7,960 |
• Density | 36/km2 (93/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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Capital: Sikasso | ||
Bougouni Cercle |
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Kolondieba Cercle |
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Kadiolo Cercle | ||
Koutiala Cercle |
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Sikasso Cercle |
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Yanfolila Cercle |
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Yorosso Cercle |
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