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{{Infobox settlement

| name = Socoura
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| settlement_type = [[Communes of Mali|Commune]] and town
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of Mauritania|Region]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Mopti Region]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Mopti Cercle]]
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'''Socoura ''' is a village and [[Communes of Mali|rural commune]] in the [[Mopti Cercle|Cercle of Mopti]] in the [[Mopti Region]] of [[Mali]]. The commune contains 28 small villages and in 2009 had a population of 36,983. The commune entirely surrounds the urban commune of [[Mopti]], is situated at an elevation of 275 meters, and covers an area of 727 square kilometers.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Socoura (Commune, Mali) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/mali/admin/mopti/5114__socoura/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref><ref name=":1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20100613235344/http://www.aec.msu.edu/fs2/mali_fd_strtgy/plans/mopti/mopti/psa_socoura.pdf] USAID PLAN DE SECURITE ALIMENTAIRE COMMUNE RURALE DE SOCOURA 2006- 2010</ref>

== Climate and Agriculture ==
The commune's climate is [[Aridity|arid]], with a [[Wet season|rainy season]] from July to September and a [[dry season]] from October to June. Annual rainfall averages between 350 and 400 mm. The soils are predominantly sandy and [[Loam|sandy-loamy]], especially in the eastern and southern parts.

The commune is geographically divided into two zones: 14 villages in flooded areas and 14 in non-flooded areas.

Agriculture is a primary activity, with [[Dryland farming|dryland crops]] such as millet, sorghum, peanuts, cowpeas, and maize grown in non-flooded areas, and rice cultivated in flooded areas. Livestock rearing and [[Artisanal fishing|traditional fishing]] are also practiced.<ref name=":1" />

== Administration ==
The commune's administrative structure includes a communal council of 23 members, with representation from four political parties and independents. The council is supported by various commissions focusing on finance, civil status, environment, education, and health. Collaborating institutions include local government authorities, technical services in health, education, agriculture, livestock, nature conservation, hydraulics, and various [[Non-governmental organization|NGOs]] and development projects.<ref name=":1" />

== Infrastructure and Communication ==
Socoura is well-connected by road to [[Mopti]], [[Bamako]], and [[Gao]], with major national roads running through the commune (RN5, RN15, RN16). However, rural roads become impassable during the rainy season, limiting mobility and access to services. Communication is facilitated by local radio stations and mobile phone networks, with coverage from [[Sotelma]] and [[Ikatel|IKATEL]].<ref name=":1" />

== Demographics ==
At the time of the 1998 census, the population of Socoura was 24,254. In the 2009 census, the population was recorded as 36,983. This reflects an annual population growth rate of 3.9% between 1998 and 2009. The population density in 2009 was 50.87 inhabitants per square kilometer.

In 2009, the population included 18,803 males (49.2%) and 18,180 females (50.8%).<ref name=":0" />

Socoura is home to various ethnic groups, including [[Fula people|Peulh]], Diawandos, Rimaibés, [[Bozo people|Bozos]], [[Marka people|Markas]], and [[Bambara people|Bambara]].<ref name=":1" />

== Social Services ==
[[SOS Children's Villages|SOS Children's Villages Mali]] operates in Socoura to provide care for children without parental support. The organization provides alternative family-based care for children who cannot live with their biological families. It also offers support to families in difficult situations, including parenting workshops, training on child rights, job skills training, and access to education and healthcare.

The organization works to reunite children with their families when possible and supports their reintegration. For young people leaving care, SOS Children's Villages offers training and planning to prepare them for independent living and employment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Le village d'enfants SOS de Socoura |url=https://www.sosve.org/village/monde/sos-villages-denfants-mali/village-denfants-sos-de-socoura/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=SOS Villages d'Enfants |language=fr}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{citation | title=Plan de Sécurité Alimentaire Commune Rurale de Socoura 2006-2010 | publisher=Commissariat à la Sécurité Alimentaire, République du Mali, USAID-Mali | year=2006 | url=http://www.aec.msu.edu/fs2/mali_fd_strtgy/plans/mopti/mopti/psa_socoura.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613235344/http://www.aec.msu.edu/fs2/mali_fd_strtgy/plans/mopti/mopti/psa_socoura.pdf | url-status=dead | archive-date=2010-06-13 | language=French }}.

{{Communes of the Mopti Region}}

[[Category:Communes of Mopti Region]]

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