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 is located in Niger
Madaoua
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
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

14.07°N 5.96°E / 14.07; 5.96

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