Ségou, Regional capital in south-central Mali.
The city extends along the right bank of the River Niger, with multiple cotton processing facilities and a central water tower marking the skyline.
Founded in 1620, Ségou developed into a major trading center and later became the capital of the Bambara Empire in the early 18th century.
The Festival Sur le Niger, established in 2005, brings together regional artists, craftspeople, and performers to showcase traditional Malian arts and music.
The weekly Sudano-Sahelian market offers local products including vegetables, pottery, cotton goods, and cereals, supporting the regional agricultural economy.
The Office du Niger in Ségou manages extensive irrigation projects that enable agricultural production across thousands of hectares in the surrounding region.
Location: Ségou Region
Inception: 1620
Elevation above the sea: 274 m
GPS coordinates: 13.44152,-6.26815
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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