Ayourou
Ayourou | |
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Ayourou Location in Niger | |
Coordinates: 14°44′N 0°55′E / 14.733°N 0.917°E | |
Country | Niger |
Region | Tillabéri Region |
Department | Tillaberi Department |
Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 32,958 |
Ayourou (or Ayorou or Ayerou) is a town and rural commune in the Tillabéri Region, in western Niger.[1] It is situated 208 km northwest of the capital Niamey near the Malian . The old town stands on an eponymous island in the River Niger. It is known for its animal market and for wildlife including hippopotamuses and birds.
References[]
- ^ 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
External links[]
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Ayorou. |
Coordinates: 14°44′06″N 0°55′12″E / 14.735°N 0.92°E
Categories:
- Populated places in Niger
- Niger geography stubs