Timia

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For the fly genus, see Timia (fly).
Timia
Commune and town
Timia is located in Niger
Timia
Timia
Location in Niger
Coordinates: 18°6′52″N 8°46′45″E / 18.11444°N 8.77917°E / 18.11444; 8.77917
Country Niger
RegionAgadez Region
DepartmentArlit Department
Area
 • Total7,452 sq mi (19,301 km2)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total19,076
 • Density2.6/sq mi (0.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Timia is a small town and commune in northern Niger, situated at an oasis in the Aïr Mountains, Agadez Region, Arlit Department. Visitors come to the Tuareg town to see a seasonal waterfall, a former French fort and the nearby ruined town of Assodé. As of 2012, the commune had a total population of 19,076 people.

Timia lies south of Iferouane and north of Agadez. The main town lies around 3 km from a stone guelta oasis, which holds water year round. It is also known for its fruit trees, an unusual sight in the Saharan regions of northern Niger.

Gallery

  • The valleys of Timia
    The valleys of Timia
  • The Oasis of Timia
    The Oasis of Timia
  • In the valley
    In the valley
  • Well in Timia
    Well in Timia

References

  1. ^ Decalo, Samuel (1997). Historical Dictionary of the Niger (3rd ed.). Boston & Folkestone: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 0-8108-3136-8.
  2. ^ "Niger: Municipal Division (Departments and Communes) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  3. ^ "Annuaires_Statistiques" (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  4. ^ Geels, Jolijn (2006). Niger. Chalfont St Peter, Bucks / Guilford, Connecticut: Bradt UK / Globe Pequot Press. ISBN 978-1-84162-152-4.


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