Kankandi | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 83.6 sq mi (216.6 km2) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 16,565 |
| • Density | 200/sq mi (76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Kankandi is a village and rural commune in Niger. [1] As of 2012, it had a population of 16,565. [2]
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