Tessa, Niger | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Dosso |
| Department | Dosso |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 26,398 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Tessa, Niger | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
| Country | Niger |
| Region | Dosso |
| Department | Dosso |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 26,398 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Coordinates: 12°46′18″N3°24′41″E / 12.77167°N 3.41139°E
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