Ouallam Department

Ouallam
Department
Ouallam Department location in the region
Ouallam Department location in the region
Country Niger
RegionTillabéri Region
DepartmentalOuallam
Area
 • Total
22,093 km2 (8,530 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 census)
 • Total
327,224
 • Density15/km2 (38/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+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 2012, the department had a total population of 327,224 people.[1][2]

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.

Communes

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Ouallam (Department, Niger) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Annuaires_Statistiques" (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  3. ^ 12 killed in Niger clashes[permanent dead link‍], News 24 (South Africa) 30 September 2008

14°19′07″N 2°05′11″E / 14.31861°N 2.08639°E / 14.31861; 2.08639


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