Sinder Explained

Official Name:Sinder
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 Km2:159.8
Population As Of:2012 census
Population Total:28,165
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:WAT
Utc Offset:+1

Sinder is a rural commune located in the Tillabéri region of Niger and is home to the Wogo people. The primary language spoken is Wogo ciné, which belongs to the Songlai/Zarma family of languages. The primary occupations in Sinder are agriculture and fishing. Staple crops in the region include rice, maize, pepper, onions, and cereals such as manioc, millet, and sorghum, as well as Okoro during the rainy season.

As of 2012, it had a population of 28,165.[1]

History

The commune was formed by a king who fled from Gao during the fall of the Songhai Empire. Today, it is ruled by Mamoudou Djingarey, a descendant of the first king.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinder (Commune, Niger) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2024-02-16 . www.citypopulation.de.
  2. 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