Dantchiao | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Zinder |
| Department | Magaria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 187.2 sq mi (484.9 km2) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 71,018 |
| • Density | 380/sq mi (150/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Dantchiao is a village and rural commune in the Magaria Department of the Zinder Region of Niger. [1] As of 2012, it had a population of 71,018. [2]
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