Kornaka | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
  Kornaka Location in Niger | |
| Coordinates: 14°06′N6°54′E / 14.100°N 6.900°E | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 850 sq mi (2,202 km2) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 140,009 |
| • Density | 160/sq mi (64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Kornaka is a village and rural commune in Niger. [1] It is the birthplace of politician Sanoussi Jackou.
As of 2012, it had a population of 140,009. [2]
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