Tamaya, Niger | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 881 sq mi (2,282 km2) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 30,956 |
| • Density | 35/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Tamaya, Niger is a village and rural commune in Niger. [1]
In 2012 it had a population of 30,956. [2]
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