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Koutiala

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Koutiala month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Koutiala are typically January, October and December, with average daytime highs around 33–33°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 18°C), and August the wettest (about 240 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January32.917.8110.8
February35.620.4010.8
March38.224.7410.5
April38.826.8810.5
May37.626.83010.6
June34.024.98710.4
July30.323.21909.2
August28.822.62408.2
September30.022.71449.5
October32.923.13710.6
November34.320.9110.7
December32.918.6210.7

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What is being reported around Koutiala

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People and places shaping Koutiala

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Research updated Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Past and future events in Koutiala

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Demonstration against Ukraine support

    Hundreds of demonstrators protested Ukraine’s support for armed groups in northern Mali

  2. Demonstration in Koutiala against Ukraine supporting terrorism

    Hundreds of demonstrators staged a protest against Ukraine’s support for armed groups in the north of the country.

  3. Stimnut psychosocial stimulation intervention

    Community‑led research action to improve the management of child malnutrition in Koutiala.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Koutiala has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta

    president of Mali

  • Berthé Aïssata Bengaly

    Malian government minister

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Koutiala yet.

Local business and employers

  • Compagnie malienne pour le développement du textile (CMDT)

    Major cotton processing company located in Koutiala

  • Huilerie cotonnière du Mali (HUICOMA)

    Cotton oil processing plant in Koutiala

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Koutiala yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Koutiala Hospital for Women and Children

    Important regional hospital serving Koutiala

  • Koutiala Hospital

    Important hospital for women and children in the city

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Koutiala, in brief

Koutiala is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Koutiala took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Koutiala

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Koutiala

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Koutiala

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Koutiala

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Koutiala

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08 · Questions

Questions about Koutiala

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Frequently Asked Questions about Koutiala

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Koutiala located and what are its coordinates?

Koutiala is situated in Mali at geographic coordinates 12.3872, -5.4651 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Koutiala?

Koutiala has a recorded population of approximately 218,031 and observes the Africa/Bamako time zone (XOF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Koutiala?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Koutiala include fr-ML, bm, and the circulating currency is XOF.

04 · Q&A

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