Ouallam Department
Ouallam | |
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Department | |
![]() Ouallam Department location in the region | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Tillabéri Region |
Departmental | Ouallam |
Area | |
• Total | 22,093 km2 (8,530 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 383,632 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT 1) |
Ouallam is a department of the Tillabéri Region in Niger. Its capital lies at the city of Oullam, which is designated an Urban Commune. The department also includes the Rural Communes of Simiri and Tondikiwindi, as well as the towns of Bani Bangou and Dingazi. As of 2011, the department had a total population of 383,632 people.[1]
Oullam department covers the historical region of the Zarmaganda plateau, and is one of the traditional homes of the Djerma people. The population remains largely Djerma with semi- nomadic Tuareg communities.
Intercommunal violence
In late 2008, the nearby village of Siwili was the scene of intercommunal violence, purportedly over accusations of the theft of domesticated animals.[2]
References
- ^ "Annuaires_Statistiques" (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ 12 killed in Niger clashes[permanent dead link], News 24 (South Africa) 30 September 2008
- Portions of this article were translated from the French language Wikipedia articles fr:Tillabéri (région) and fr:Zarmaganda, 2008-06-19.
Coordinates: 14°19′07″N 2°05′11″E / 14.31861°N 2.08639°E
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