Ansongo Cercle

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
Cercle
Cercle of Ansongo in Mali
Country	Mali
Region	Gao Region
Capital	Ansongo
Area [1]
• 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)

The cercle is divided into seven communes:^[3]

• Ansongo
• Bara
• Bourra
• Ouattagouna
• Talataye
• Tessit
• Tin-Hama