Téra

Téra is a city in the Tillabéri Region, Tera Department of Niger. It is situated 175 km north-west of the capital Niamey, close to the border with Burkina Faso. It is mainly inhabited by Songhai, Fulani, Gourmantche and Buzu ethnic groups. The majority of the population are farmers.

Téra
Téra
Location in Niger
Coordinates: 14°00′38″N 0°45′11″E
Country Niger
RegionTillabéri Region
DepartmentTéra Department
Elevation
227 m (748 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total92,544
  Summer (DST)UTC+1 (WAT)

Commerce

Every Thursday marks the market day at Tera. Animals, mainly cattle, goats, sheep and domestic birds are traded by farmers from all corners of the Department.

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