Timia
Commune and town in Agadez Region, Niger From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Commune and town in Agadez Region, Niger From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[1] As of 2012, the commune had a total population of 19,076 people.[2][3]
Timia | |
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Commune and town | |
Coordinates: 18°6′52″N 8°46′45″E | |
Country | Niger |
Region | Agadez Region |
Department | Arlit Department |
Area | |
• Total | 7,452 sq mi (19,301 km2) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 19,076 |
• Density | 2.6/sq mi (0.99/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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.[4]
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