Ouroun | |
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Commune and town | |
Country | Mali |
Region | Sikasso Region |
Cercle | Bougouni Cercle |
Population (1998) | |
• Total | 3,947 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Ouroun is a small town and commune in the Cercle of Bougouni in the Sikasso Region of southern Mali. In 1998 the commune had a population of 3,947.[1]
The population composed mainly of three ethnic groups: Bambara, Malinkés and Fulani. Ouroun is naturally divided into two districts: Sokoundéni and Sokoumba. The first is located southeast of the city, while the second is slightly north to south. With a population almost three times larger than that of Sokoundeni, Sokoumba is also divided by its inhabitants in two parts: Kourou and Kodjou. The latter is more inhabited than the first.[2]