Sikasso Region

The Sikasso Region is a region in Mali. Sikasso is the capital of the region. It is the second largest city in Mali. Because of people fleeing the violence in Côte d'Ivoire the city is growing quickly.

Sikasso Region
Region
Location within Mali
Coordinates: 11°11′59″N 7°5′49″W
Country	Mali
Capital	Sikasso
Area
• Total	70,280 km2 (27,140 sq mi)
Population  (2009 census)[1]
• Total	2,625,919
• Density	37/km2 (97/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC±0 (UTC)

Other important towns are Bougouni and Koutiala.