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Birni-N'Konni

Bkonni
Department
Birni-N'Konni Department location in the region
Birni-N'Konni Department location in the region
Country Flag of Niger.svg Niger
Region Tahoua Region
Departmental Birni-N'Konni
Area
 • Total 5,317 km2 (2,053 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 504,783
Time zone UTC+1 (GMT 1)

Birni-N'Konni (also called Bkonni) is an important area, like a county or district, in the country of Niger. It's part of the Tahoua Region. The main city and capital of this area is also called Birni-N'Konni. In 2011, about 504,783 people lived here.

About Birni-N'Konni

Birni-N'Konni is a type of administrative division in Niger called a "department." Think of it like a state or a large county within a country. It helps organize how the country is run. The department covers an area of about 5,317 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small U.S. state like Delaware.

Location in Niger

The department of Birni-N'Konni is located in the Tahoua Region of Niger. Niger is a large country in West Africa. It is known for its vast deserts and the Niger River. The Tahoua Region is in the central-western part of Niger. Birni-N'Konni is an important center for the people living in this region.

Towns and Villages

The department of Birni-N'Konni includes its capital city and several other towns and villages. These places are where the people of the department live and work.

  • Birni-N'Konni (the capital city)
  • Doguerawa
  • Galmi
  • Malbaza
  • Sabonga

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Departamento de Bkonni para niños

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