Ayourou

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Ayourou
Ayourou is located in Niger
Ayourou
Ayourou
Location in Niger
Coordinates: 14°44′N 0°55′E / 14.733°N 0.917°E / 14.733; 0.917
Country Niger
RegionTillabéri Region
DepartmentTillaberi Department
Elevation
296 m (971 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total32,958

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[]

  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

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Coordinates: 14°44′06″N 0°55′12″E / 14.735°N 0.92°E / 14.735; 0.92


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