Mainé-Soroa Explained

Official Name:Maïné-Soroa
Pushpin Map:Niger
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Diffa Region
Subdivision Type2:Department
Subdivision Name2:Maïné-Soroa
Subdivision Type3:Commune of Maïné-Soroa
Area Total Km2:3,443
Population As Of:2012 census
Population Total:78,735
Population Urban:13,136
Coordinates:13.5178°N 12.0267°W
Elevation M:287
Elevation Ft:944

Mainé-Soroa (Maine-Soroa, Maïné-Soroa) is a town in southeastern Niger, the capital of the Mainé-Soroa Department, and is in turn part of Diffa Region. The town's population was 78,735 at the 2012 census.[1]

Economy

Situated in an agropastoral zone, most of Mainé-Soroa's population survive by farming and stockraising. As much of the Sahel region Niger, Mainé-Soroa farmers work under the threat of desertification.

The town is also known as the birthplace of the former President of Niger, Tanja Mamadou.

Transport

Airport

The town has an airport, international code DRZM, with an unpaved 3900 ft/1189m runway.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maïné-Soroa (Commune, Niger) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2024-02-21 . www.citypopulation.de.
  2. http://www.aircharterguide.com/Airport_Fleet/Maine-Soroa/Niger/NE Niger Airports with Charter Aircraft, aircharterguide.com