Sikasso Region | |
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Region | |
Coordinates: 11°11′59″N 7°5′49″W / 11.19972°N 7.09694°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) |
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.
Other important towns are Bougouni and Koutiala.