Madaoua

Madaoua (var. Madoua, Madawa) is a town located in the Tahoua Region of Niger. It has a population of 22,175 (2001 census).[1] It is seat of the Madaoua Department, forming the southwest corner of the Region, and is an Urban Commune.

Madaoua

Madoua, Madawa
Madaoua
Location in Niger
Coordinates: 14°4′33″N 5°57′31″E
Country Niger
RegionTahoua Region
DepartmentMadaoua Department
Urban CommuneMadaoua
Government
  TypeSeat of Departmental councils, Urban Commune
Elevation
335 m (1,102 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total114,603
Time zoneUTC+1
Websitewww.madaoua-niger.com
Location of Madaoua in the Regions of Niger

References

  1. "Ergebnisse des Zensus 2001" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  • Finn Fuglestad. A History of Niger: 1850–1960. Cambridge University Press (1983) ISBN 0-521-25268-7
  • Jolijn Geels. Niger. Bradt UK/ Globe Pequot Press USA (2006) ISBN 978-1-84162-152-4
  • Samuel Decalo. Historical Dictionary of Niger (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Boston & Folkestone, (1997) ISBN 0-8108-3136-8

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