Ayourou | |
|---|---|
  Ayourou Location in Niger | |
| Coordinates: 14°44′N 0°55′E / 14.733°N 0.917°E | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Tillabéri Region |
| Department | Tillaberi Department |
| Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 32,958 |
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 border. 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
- ↑ "CIRCONSCRIPTIONS ADMINISTRATIVES ET COLLECTIVITES TERRITORIALES DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER" (PDF). Niger's Ministry of Interior, Public Safety and Decentralization. March 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 May 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
External links
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Ayorou.
14°44′06″N 0°55′12″E / 14.735°N 0.92°E
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