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Commune and village | |
Country | Niger |
Area | |
• Total | 2,136 sq mi (5,531 km2) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 68,466 |
• Density | 32/sq mi (12/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
The Departments of Niger are subdivided into communes. As of 2005, in the seven Regions and one Capital Area, there were 36 départements, divided into 265 communes, 122 cantons and 81 groupements. The latter two categories cover all areas not covered by Urban Communes or Rural Communes, and are governed by the Department, whereas Communes have elected councils and mayors. Additional semi-autonomous sub-divisions include Sultanates, Provinces and Tribes (tribus). The Nigerien government estimates there are an additional 17000 Villages administered by Rural Communes, while there are over 100 Quartiers administered by Urban Communes.
Dabaga is a town and rural commune in the Agadez Region of northern Niger. The town is situated around 50 kilometers north of the regional capital, Agadez, on the main road leading north into the Aïr Mountains and the town of Elmeki. Like the nearby communities of Azel, Elmeki and Egandawel, Dabaga is an oasis in the Aïr Massif valleys, populated by both sedentary and semi-nomadic Tuaregs and small numbers of Hausa and other groups. According to UNICEF, Dabaga had a permanent population of 35,000 in early 2007, mostly families of Tuareg pastoralists, where the adult males traveled with their herds.
Niafunké Cercle is an administrative subdivision of the Tombouctou Region of Mali. The administrative center (chef-lieu) is the town of Niafunké. In the 2009 census the cercle had a population of 184,285. The Niger River runs for 100 km through the cercle.
Abala, Niger is a village and rural commune in Niger.
Babankatami is a village and rural commune in Niger. As of 2012, it had a population of 65,906.
Bagaroua is a village and rural commune in Niger. As of 2012, it had a population of 72,293.
Dargol is a village and rural commune in Niger.
Dioundiou is a village and rural commune in the Dioundiou Department of the Dosso Region of Niger.
Gaffati is a village and rural commune in the Mirriah Department of the Zinder Region of Niger.
Gamou is a village and rural commune in the Goure Department of the Zinder Region of Niger.
Gazaoua is a village and rural commune in Niger.
Inates is a village and rural commune in the Tillabéri Region of Niger. As of 2012, it had a population of 23,503.
Karofane is a village and rural commune in Niger. As of 2012, it had a population of 77,796.
Koygolo is a village and rural commune in Niger. As of 2012, it had a population of 48,218.
Sakoira is a village and rural commune in Niger. As of 2012, it had a population of 26,776.
Tabotaki is a village and rural commune in Niger. As of 2012, it had a population of 46,266.
Tama, Niger is a village and rural commune in Niger. As of 2012, it had a population of 52,661.
Tamaske is a city and rural commune in Niger. It is located in the Keita Department, in the Tahoua Region.
Tamaya, Niger is a village and rural commune in Niger.
Tebaram is a village and rural commune in Niger.