Banibangou

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Banibangou
CountryFlag of Niger.svg  Niger
Region Tillabéri
Department Ouallam
Area
  Total2,490 sq mi (6,449 km2)
Elevation
774 ft (236 m)
Population
 (2012 census)
  Total66,949
  Density27/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

Banibangou is rural commune in Niger. Its capital is Banibangou. [1] It was the site of attacks on Fula [2] pastoralists by Zarma people in December 2008, resulting in the rustling of over 20,000 cattle and the deaths of approximately 235 Fulas.

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References

  1. Loi n° 2002-014 du 11 JUIN 2002 portant création des communes et fixant le nom de leurs chefs-lieux [ permanent dead link ]. Includes list of 213 communes rurales and seats, 52 Communes urbaines and seats
  2. In French : Peul; in Fula : Fulɓe.

15°02′30″N2°42′13″E / 15.04167°N 2.70361°E / 15.04167; 2.70361