Timia
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| Timia | |
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 Timia
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| Coordinates: 18°1′48″N 8°37′12″E / 18.03000°N 8.62000°E | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Agadez Region |
| Department | Arlit Department |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 13,588 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
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 2011, the commune had a total population of 13,588 people.[2]
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.[3]
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The valleys of Timia
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The Oasis of Timia
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In the valley
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Well in Timia
References [edit]
- ^ Decalo, Samuel (1997). Historical Dictionary of the Niger (3rd ed.). Boston & Folkestone: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 0-8108-3136-8.
- ^ "Annuaires_Statistiques". Institut National de la Statistique. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ Geels, Jolijn (2006). Niger. Chalfont St Peter, Bucks / Guilford, Connecticut: Bradt UK / Globe Pequot Press. ISBN 978-1-84162-152-4.
Coordinates: 18°02′N 8°37′E / 18.03°N 8.62°E
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