Yélimané | |
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Cercle | |
Location of Yélimané Cercle in Mali |
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Country | Mali |
Region | Kayes Region |
Admin HQ (Chef-lieu) | Yélimané |
Area | |
• Total | 5,700 km2 (2,200 sq mi) |
Population (2009 census) | |
• Total | 178,442 |
• Density | 31/km2 (81/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Yélimané Cercle is an administrative subdivision of the Kayes Region of Mali. Its administrative centre (chef-lieu) is the town of Yélimané. In the 2009 census the population of the cercle was 178,442.
Yélimané Cercle is a major center of gold mining.
The cercle is subdivided into 12 communes:
Coordinates: 15°05′N 10°35′W / 15.083°N 10.583°W