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Koutiala was founded in the 16th century by members of the Coulibaly family from the Bambara kingdom of Segou.

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Koutiala

Mali

Country
Mali
Population
141.4K
Coordinates
12.38, -5.47
933rd most populous city in the world

Koutiala is a city in Mali, located 140 km north of the city of Sikasso. Koutiala serves as the capital of its administrative Region and Cercle. As of 2023, Koutiala has 214,271 residents.

From the “History” section

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Koutiala contains an important hospital for women and children.

Koutiala
Mali
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city

Koutiala

Mali

Country
Mali
Population
141.4K
Coordinates
12.38, -5.47
933rd most populous city in the world

Koutiala is a city in Mali, located 140 km north of the city of Sikasso. Koutiala serves as the capital of its administrative Region and Cercle. As of 2023, Koutiala has 214,271 residents.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Rik Schuiling / TropCrop-TCS · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Koutiala is sometimes called 'the white gold capital' for its cotton production.

Koutiala
Mali
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city

Koutiala

Mali

Country
Mali
Population
141.4K
Coordinates
12.38, -5.47
933rd most populous city in the world

Koutiala is a city in Mali, located 140 km north of the city of Sikasso. Koutiala serves as the capital of its administrative Region and Cercle. As of 2023, Koutiala has 214,271 residents.

From the “Economy” section

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Koutiala is the second most industrial city in Mali.

Koutiala
Mali
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city

Koutiala

Mali

Country
Mali
Population
141.4K
Coordinates
12.38, -5.47
933rd most populous city in the world

Koutiala is a city in Mali, located 140 km north of the city of Sikasso. Koutiala serves as the capital of its administrative Region and Cercle. As of 2023, Koutiala has 214,271 residents.

From the “Economy” section

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Photo: Rik Schuiling / TropCrop-TCS · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta served as the president of Mali.

Koutiala
Mali
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city

Koutiala

Mali

Country
Mali
Population
141.4K
Coordinates
12.38, -5.47
933rd most populous city in the world

Koutiala is a city in Mali, located 140 km north of the city of Sikasso. Koutiala serves as the capital of its administrative Region and Cercle. As of 2023, Koutiala has 214,271 residents.

From the “Notable people” section

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Photo: Rik Schuiling / TropCrop-TCS · CC BY-SA 4.0

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