Ansongo Cercle is an administrative subdivision of the Gao Region of Mali. The administrative center (chef-lieu) is the town of Ansongo. The Niger River passes through the cercle and plays an important role in transportation and the economy in the region.
Ansongo Cercle | |
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Country | Mali |
Region | Gao Region |
Capital | Ansongo |
Area | |
• Total | 23,614 km2 (9,117 sq mi) |
Population (2009)[2] | |
• Total | 132,205 |
• Density | 5.6/km2 (15/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
15°45′N 0°45′E / 15.750°N 0.750°E