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Sinder
View on WikipediaSinder 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.
Key Information
As of 2012, it had a population of 28,165.[1]
History
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sinder (Commune, Niger) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Loi n° 2002-014 du 11 JUIN 2002 portant création des communes et fixant le nom de leurs chefs-lieux. Includes list of 213 communes rurales and seats, 52 Communes urbaines and seats
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13°48′N 8°59′E / 13.800°N 8.983°E
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