Ménaka

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Ménaka

Total population

20,700

Elevation302 m

Coordinates15.92°, 2.40°

Demographic figures from INSTAT Mali. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

City facts

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Overview

Ménaka is a town and urban commune in Ménaka Cercle and Ménaka Region in eastern Mali. It is the seat and the largest town in the cercle and region. The town is set amidst the rocky outcrops of the Ader Douchi hills, and is served by Ménaka Airport. As of May 2026, the town is under Malian government control, surrounded by the Islamic State – Sahel Province (ISSP). ISSP clashed with the Malian army in an attempt to capture the town on 28 April 2026, subsequently withdrawing to the outskirts of the city.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Wildlife & biodiversity

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Earthquake history

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Geography & sun

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Public attention

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