Alata, Mali

Alata is a rural commune in the cercle of Tidermène in Ménaka Region of southeastern Mali. The administrative centre (chef-lieu) is at Tedjerit.[2] The commune was created in 2001 by dividing the large rural commune of Tidermène.[3] The implementation of Ménaka Region in 2016 led to the promotion of Tidermène to a cercle, and Alata was reincorporated into it. As of 2017 the mayor is Frataye Ag Etaw.[4]

Alata
Alata
Location in Mali
Coordinates: 16°56′58″N 2°39′36″E
Country Mali
RegionMénaka
CercleTidermène
Created2001
Population
 (2009 census)[1]
  Total2,184
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

References

  1. Resultats Provisoires RGPH 2009 (Région de Gao) (PDF) (in French), République de Mali: Institut National de la Statistique, archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-22.
  2. Communes de la Région de Gao (PDF) (in French), Ministère de l’administration territoriale et des collectivités locales, République du Mali, archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-12-16, retrieved 2012-07-07.
  3. Schéma d'aménagement du territoire de Ménaka (in French), Adere Nord, République du Mali, 2008.
  4. "Première caravane de la paix dans la nouvelle région de Ménaka : la MINUSMA s'associe aux autorités régionales pour sa réussite" (in French). MINUSMA. 28 November 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
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