Douentza
Douentza (Fulfulde: Duwayⁿsa) is a town and urban commune in the Mopti Region of central Mali. The town lies 145 km east-northeast of Mopti on the RN16, a paved road that links Mopti and Gao. It is the administrative center of the Douentza Cercle.
Douentza | |
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Urban Commune and town | |
Douentza Location in Mali | |
| Coordinates: 15°0′N 2°57′W | |
| Country | Mali |
| Region | Mopti Region |
| Cercle | Douentza Cercle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 154 km2 (59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Population (2009 census) | |
| • Total | 28,005 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
The town's old quarter is mostly Fulfulde-speaking. Newer sections of the town near the highway are mostly Bambara-speaking.
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