Sahel is a commune in the Cercle of Kayes in the Kayes Region of south-western Mali. The main village (chef-lieu) is Bafarara. In 2009 the commune had a population of 11,630.

Sahel
Sahel is located in Mali
Sahel
Sahel
Location in Mali
Coordinates: 15°22′34″N 11°28′26″W / 15.37611°N 11.47389°W / 15.37611; -11.47389
Country Mali
RegionKayes Region
CercleKayes Cercle
Area
 • Total860 km2 (330 sq mi)
Population
 (2009 census)[1]
 • Total11,630
 • Density14/km2 (35/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

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  1. ^ Resultats Provisoires RGPH 2009 (Région de Kayes) (PDF) (in French), République de Mali: Institut National de la Statistique.

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