Albarkaram | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Zinder |
| Department | Damagaram Takaya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79.3 sq mi (205.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 17,619 |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Albarkaram is a village and rural commune in the Damagaram Takaya Department of the Zinder Region of Niger. [1] [2] As of 2012, it had a population of 17,619.
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