A Commune is the third level administrative unit in Mali. Mali is divided into eight regions and one capital district (Bamako). These subdivisions bear the name of their principal city. The regions are divided into 49 Cercles. The Cercles and the district are divided into 703 Communes, with 36 Urban Communes and 667 Rural Communes, while some larger Cercles still contain Arrondissements above the Commune level, these are organisational areas with no independent power or office. Rural Communes are subdivided in Villages, while Urban Communes are subdivided into Quartier. Communes usually bear the name of their principal town. The capital, Bamako, consists of six Urban Communes. There were initially 701 communes until the Law No. 01-043 of 7 June 2001 created two new Rural Communes in the desert region in the north east of the country: Alata, Ménaka Cercle in the Gao Region and Intadjedite, Tin-Essako Cercle in the Kidal Region.
Kadiolo is a town, rural commune and seat of the Kadiolo Cercle in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The town lies 85 km south of Sikasso, 13 km north of the border with the Ivory Coast and 30 km west of the border with Burkino Faso. The commune of Kadiolo covers an area of 783 square kilometers and includes the town and 19 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 59,932.
Misséni is a village and rural commune in the Cercle of Kadiolo in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 915 square kilometers and includes 19 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 45,240. The village of Misséni, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 44 km southwest of Kadiolo.
Kouniana is a village and commune in the Cercle of Koutiala in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 79 square kilometers and includes 2 settlements. In the 2009 census it had a population of 3,294. The village of Kouniana, the administrative centre (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 45 km northeast of Koutiala.
Kapala is a village and commune in the Cercle of Koutiala in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 199 square kilometers and includes 4 villages. In the 2009 census the commune had a population of 4,064. The village of Kapala, the administrative centre (chef-lieu) of the commune, is about 20 km south of Koutiala.
Konina is a small town and commune in the Cercle of Koutiala in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 733 square kilometers and includes 7 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 14,786. The village of Konina, the administrative centre (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 78 km east of Koutiala.
Tella is a village and rural commune in the Cercle of Sikasso in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 511 square kilometers and includes six villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 4,372. The village of Tella, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 82 km northwest of Sikasso.
Dialakoro is a village and rural commune in the Cercle of Sikasso in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 83 square kilometers and includes four villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 6,893. The village of Dialakoro, the chef-lieu of the commune, is 98 km northwest of Sikasso.
Nongo-Souala is a village rural commune in the Cercle of Sikasso in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 264 square kilometers and includes four villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 4,578. The village of Nongo-Souala, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 50 km north of Sikasso.
Dembela 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 426 square kilometers and includes 11 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 13,061. The village of Dembela, the chef-lieu of the commune, is 88 km northwest of Sikasso.
Natien is a village and rural commune in the Cercle of Sikasso in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 207 square kilometers and includes 9 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 7,404. The village of Natien, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 18 km west of Sikasso on the RN7, the main road linking Sikasso and Bougouni.
Sokourani-Missirikoro is a village and rural commune in the Cercle of Sikasso in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 88 square kilometers and includes five villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 4,478. The village of Sokourani-Missirikoro, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 13 km southwest of Sikasso. The main language spoken in the commune is Senufo.
Ménamba I is a village and rural commune in the Cercle of Yorosso in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 328 square kilometers and includes 8 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 10,449. The village of Ménamba I, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 12 km east-northeast of Yorosso.
Ourikéla is a village and rural commune in the Cercle of Yorosso in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 578 square kilometers and includes 10 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 23,855. The village of Ourikéla, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 41 km southwest of Yorosso.
Fakolo is a commune in the Cercle of Koutiala in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 201 square kilometers and includes 6 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 13,130. The village of Zansoni, the administrative centre (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 35 km northwest of Koutiala.
Koningué is a commune in the Cercle of Koutiala in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 255 square kilometers and includes 4 settlements. In the 2009 census it had a population of 15,943. The small town of Sougoumba, the administrative centre (chef-lieu) of the commune, is about 40 km southeast of Koutiala.
Séré Moussa Ani Samou is a rural commune in the Cercle of Yanfolila in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 552 square kilometers and includes 15 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 18,088. The village of Siékorolé, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 20 km northwest of Yanfolila.
Bolo-Fouta is a rural commune in the Cercle of Yanfolila in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 171 square kilometers and includes 4 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 4,413. The village of Doussoudiana, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 38 km east of Yanfolila.
Tagandougou is a rural commune in the Cercle of Yanfolila in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The commune covers an area of 614 square kilometers and includes 7 villages. In the 2009 census it had a population of 5,775. The village of Binko, the administrative center (chef-lieu) of the commune, is 52 km north of Yanfolila on the western side of the Sélingué Dam.
Dialloubé is a small town and rural commune in the Cercle of Mopti in the Mopti Region of Mali. The commune covers an area of approximately 1,425 square kilometers and includes the town and 8 villages. In the 2009 census the commune had a population of 13,727.
