Koutiala Cercle is an administrative subdivision of the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. The administrative center is the town of Koutiala. The Cercle is divided into 36 communes.
Economy Koutiala is the heartland of the cotton production in Mali and its main town is sometimes called "the white gold capital" for its cotton. However, the industry has been affected by stagnation since the 1980s. Aside from cotton it is also noted for grain production, primarily pearl millet, sorghum and maize.
Administrative divisions The Cercle of Koutiala is divided into 36 communes:..
Diédougou Diouradougou Kafo Fagui Fakolo Gouadji Kao Goudié Sougouna Kafo Faboli Kapala Karagouana Mallé Kolonigué Konina Koningué Konséquéla Koromo Kouniana Koutiala Logouana M'Pessoba Miéna N'Golonianasso N'Goutjina N'Tossoni Nafanga Nampé Niantaga Sincina Sinkolo Songo-Doubacoré Songoua Sorobasso Tao Yognogo Zanfigué Zangasso Zanina Zébala
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