Kidal is a town and commune located in the desert region of northern Mali. It serves as the capital for both the Kidal Cercle and the Kidal Region.
The commune covers an area of approximately 9,910 km2 (3,830 sq mi) and includes the town of Kidal along with 31 other settlements. Geographically, the town is situated about 285 km (177 mi) northeast of Gao.