Bosso | |
|---|---|
 Bosso | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Diffa Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 688 sq mi (1,782 km2) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 76,735 |
| • Density | 110/sq mi (43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT 1) |
Bosso is a department of the Diffa Region in Niger. The department is located in the south-east of the country and borders Nigeria and Chad. Its administrative seat is the city of Bosso. As of 2012, the department had a total population of 32,731 people. [1]
The department goes back to the administrative post (poste administratif) of Bosso, which was separated from the Diffa department in 2011 and elevated to the Bosso department. [2]
Bosso Department is divided into two municipalities, listed with population as of 2012 census:
Capital: Niamey in Niamey Capital District | |
| Agadez Region | |
| Diffa Region | |
| Dosso Region | |
| Maradi Region | |
| Tahoua Region | |
| Tillabéri Region | |
| Zinder Region | |
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