
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tessit, a city in Gao, Mali in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Tessit — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Tessit | |
| State | Gao | |
| Country | Mali | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 13,588 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Gao | #5 of 6 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | West African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XOF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +223 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ml | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 293 | |
| In Feet | 961 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 15.22 | |
| Longitude | -0.3 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.217° N 0.3° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 13' 0" N 0° 18' 0" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 13' N 0° 18' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gao Capital | 120 km North-Northeast of Gao | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tin-Akoff, Burkina Faso (32 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:29 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Bamako |
Tessit is a city situated in Gao, Mali, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Tessit as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Gao
The latitude and longitude of Tessit pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 293 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tessit on the map
Tessit runs on UTC +00:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Tessit run on West African CFA Franc (XOF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Tessit exchange rates
To ring a number in Tessit from outside Mali, dial +223 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Tessit and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Tessit ranks #5 of 6 cities in Gao. It lies about 120 km North-Northeast of Gao, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gao market. › Cities near Tessit
Tessit has a recorded population of approximately 13,588 people. That places it #5 of 6 cities with population data in Gao. Browse more cities in Gao for comparison.
Tessit keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 05:44 AM and sets around 06:29 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Tessit price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Tessit currency page.
Tessit is about 120 km North-Northeast of Gao, the capital of Gao. See cities near Tessit for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Tessit lands you closest to Tin-Akoff, Burkina Faso, about 32 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tessit sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.