Kiota | |
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Commune and village | |
Country | Niger |
Area | |
• Total | 68.6 sq mi (177.7 km2) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 25,282 |
• Density | 370/sq mi (140/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Kiota is a small town and rural commune in Niger in the Boboye Department, Dosso Region. [1] As of 2012, it had a population of 25,282. [2]
It is the seat of the most important Tijaniyyah community (a Sufi order) in Niger.
The weekly market is on Fridays.
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