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Region | |
Location within Niger | |
Country | Niger |
Capital | Dosso |
Area | |
• Total | 31,002 km (11,970 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,078,339 |
• Density | 67/km (170/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Dosso is an administrative Region of the Republic of Niger; see its eponymous capital Dosso for history.
The region has an area of 31,002 km². Its population was 693,207 in the census of 1977; by 1988 it had increased to 1,018,895, and by 2001 it had reached 1,479,095.
Divisions and borders
Dosso is divided into 5 Departments:
Dosso has the following foreign borders:
- Sokoto State, Nigeria - east
- Kebbi State, Nigeria - southeast
- Alibori Department, Benin - south
Domestically, it borders the following departments:
- Tahoua Region - northeast
- Tillabéri Region - west
See also
References
Regions and Departments of Niger | |
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Capital: Niamey in Niamey Capital District | |
Agadez Region | |
Diffa Region | |
Dosso Region | |
Maradi Region | |
Tahoua Region | |
Tillabéri Region | |
Zinder Region |
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