Bilma | |
|---|---|
 Bilma Department location in the region | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Agadez Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 296,279 km2 (114,394 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 17,935 |
| • Density | 0.061/km2 (0.16/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT 1) |
Bilma is a department of the Agadez Region in Niger. Its capital lies at the city of Bilma. As of 2012, the department had a total population of 17,935 people. [1]
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Capital: Niamey in Niamey Capital District | |
| Agadez Region | |
| Diffa Region | |
| Dosso Region | |
| Maradi Region | |
| Tahoua Region | |
| Tillabéri Region | |
| Zinder Region | |
Coordinates: 18°41′07″N12°54′59″E / 18.68528°N 12.91639°E
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