Madaoua

Also known as Madawa

Madaoua (var. Madoua, Madawa) is a town and urban commune located in the Tahoua Region of Niger. It has a population of 127,254 (2012 census). It is seat of the Madaoua Department, forming the southwest corner of the Region, and is an Urban Commune.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Madaoua
Settlement.other_name: Madoua, Madawa
Settlement.settlement_type: Commune
Settlement.image_skyline: Madaoua 15.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Huts in Madaoua
Settlement.pushpin_map: Niger
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 300
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Niger
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Tahoua Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Department
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Madaoua Department
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Urban Commune
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Madaoua
Settlement.government_type: Seat of Departmental councils, Urban Commune
Settlement.area_total_km2: 777.1

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Wikidata facts

Population: 14988
Elevation: 335
Official website: www.madaoua-niger.com
Image: Madaoua 29.jpg

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== Geography == thumb|Landscape The agricultural town is located in the fertile plain of the Tarka Valley in the Sahel region. The city centre lies at an altitude of 322 m. Madaoua's neighbouring municipalities are Bouza and Karofane in the north, Ourno in the east, Bangui in the south, Sabon-Guida in the southwest, Galma Koudawatché in the west and Azarori in the northwest.