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Mopti, Mali – Mali Flag

Current Date And Time In Mopti, Mali

Saturday, 27 June 2026
19:54:32 GMT
Capital: Mopti
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 2,815,000
Area: 79,017.00 km²
State Code: 5

States Near To Mopti


Find states and regions closest to Mopti in Mali with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Mali and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Mali

📍 Mopti Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Mopti from our regional database:

Capital CityMopti
Total Population2,815,000
Land Area79,017 km²
Population Density35.60 / km²
Center Latitude14.4901° N
Center Longitude-4.1925° E
Average Elevation272 m (892 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ségou Ségou106 mi171 km92 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Boucle du Mouhoun Boucle du Mouhoun109 mi175 km95 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Nord Nord137 mi221 km119 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Sikasso Sikasso157 mi252 km136 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Tombouctou Tombouctou176 mi283 km153 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hauts-Bassins Hauts-Bassins207 mi333 km180 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Centre-Ouest Centre-Ouest221 mi355 km192 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Centre Centre234 mi377 km204 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sahel Sahel236 mi379 km205 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Plateau-Central Plateau-Central237 mi381 km206 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Mopti


Explore countries nearest to Mopti by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Mopti supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso403 mi648 km350 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Mauritania Mauritania511 mi823 km444 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea651 mi1,047 km565 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana694 mi1,117 km603 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Togo Togo698 mi1,124 km606 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Mopti. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Mopti (You)Mali2,815,00079,01735.60
SégouMali64,821
Boucle du MouhounBurkina Faso1,923,00034,33355.75
NordBurkina Faso1,715,00016,20781.05
SikassoMali3,165,00064,82148.80
TombouctouMali905,000561.80
Hauts-BassinsBurkina Faso2,415,00025,34494.43
Centre-OuestBurkina Faso1,660,00021,72276.34
CentreBurkina Faso2,805
SahelBurkina Faso1,532,00035,36042.36
Plateau-CentralBurkina Faso3,265,0008,5451,164.00

🏆 Mali State Rankings

How does Mopti rank within Mali? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Mopti appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Sikasso3,452,000
Sikasso3,165,000
Koulikoro3,128,000
Bamako2,918,000
Mopti ⭐2,815,000
Kayes2,615,000
Tombouctou905,000
Gao685,000
Ménaka142,000
Kidal95,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Taoudénit337,969
Gao170,572
Kidal151,450
Kayes119,743
Koulikoro90,120
Ménaka81,040
Mopti ⭐79,017
Sikasso70,280
Sikasso64,821
Ségou64,821

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Bamako11,579.40
Sikasso49.10
Sikasso48.80
Mopti ⭐35.60
Koulikoro34.70
Kayes21.80
Gao4.00
Ménaka1.80
Tombouctou1.80
Kidal0.60
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Mopti, Mali

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Mopti is a state or region within Mali in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Mopti is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Mopti to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Mopti to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Mali — see Mali state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Mopti

This page also lists countries nearest to Mopti by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mali page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Mopti using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Mopti.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Mopti to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Mali. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Mopti MapView the Mopti satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in MoptiExplore all cities and towns in Mopti for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Mali Country DataGet complete Mali data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Mopti

How is the distance from Mopti to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Mopti map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Mopti mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Mopti to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Mopti in Mali?

See the States Near To Mopti table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Mopti below the states table, or compare all Mali states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Mali?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Mali state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.