Sinder
Commune and village in Niger / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the community along the Niger River. For the similarly-named city in southeastern Niger, see Zinder.
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.
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Sinder | |
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Commune and village | |
Country | Niger |
Area | |
• Total | 61.7 sq mi (159.8 km2) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 28,165 |
• Density | 460/sq mi (180/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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As of 2012, it had a population of 28,165.[1]