Bande, Niger | |
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Commune and village | |
Coordinates: 13°16′27″N8°37′59″E / 13.27417°N 8.63306°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Zinder |
Department | Magaria |
Area | |
• Total | 330.7 sq mi (856.5 km2) |
Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 114,242 |
• Density | 350/sq mi (130/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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