Kiota Explained

Official Name:Kiota
Settlement Type:Commune and village
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Niger
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Niger
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Department
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:177.7
Population As Of:2012 census
Population Total:25,282
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:WAT
Utc Offset:+1

Kiota is a small town and rural commune in Niger in the Boboye Department, Dosso Region.[1] As of 2012, it had a population of 25,282.[2]
It is the seat of the most important Tijaniyyah community (a Sufi order) in Niger.
The weekly market is on Fridays.

References

13.2667°N 59°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.case.ibimet.cnr.it/den/Documents/code_rural/cdrom/doc%20pdf/Loi%20N%B02002-14%20cr%E9ation%20des%20communes.pdf Loi n° 2002-014 du 11 JUIN 2002 portant création des communes et fixant le nom de leurs chefs-lieux
  2. Web site: Kiota (Commune, Niger) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2024-02-16 . www.citypopulation.de.