Maradi Region
The Region of Maradi is one of seven regions of Niger. It is located in south-central Niger, east of the Region of Tahoua, west of Zinder, and north of the Nigerian city of Katsina. The administrative centre is at Maradi. The population of the Region is predominantly Hausa.
Maradi | |
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A village in Maradi | |
Location within Niger | |
| Coordinates: 13°30′N 7°6′E | |
| Country | Niger |
| Capital | Maradi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35,100 km2 (13,600 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,117,810 |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
| HDI (2017) | 0.335 low |
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