Yélimané Cercle is an administrative subdivision of the Kayes Region of Mali. Its administrative centre (chef-lieu) is the town of Yélimané. In the 2009 census the population of the cercle was 178,442.
Yélimané | |
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Cercle | |
Location of Yélimané Cercle in Mali | |
| Country | |
| Region | Kayes Region |
| Admin HQ (Chef-lieu) | Yélimané |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,700 km2 (2,200 sq mi) |
| Population (2009 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 178,442 |
| • Density | 31/km2 (81/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Yélimané Cercle is a major center of gold mining.
The cercle is subdivided into 12 communes:[2]
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| Kayes Region | ||
| Koulikoro Region | ||
| Sikasso Region | ||
| Ségou Region | ||
| Mopti Region |
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| Tombouctou Region |
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| Gao Region | ||
| Kidal Region |
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| Bamako Capital District | ||
| Ménaka Region | ||
| Taoudénit Region |
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