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Zinder was originally the site of the small Hausa village of Zengou.

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Zinder

Niger

Country
Niger
Population
322.0K
Coordinates
13.80, 8.99
626th most populous city in the world

Zinder, formerly also spelled Sinder, is the third largest city in Niger, with a population of 235,605 as by the 2012 census. It is situated 861 km (535 mi) east of the capital Niamey and 240 km (150 mi) north of the Nigerian city of Kano.

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The Zinder Mosque, one of Niger's oldest mosques, collapsed in September 2024 due to intense rainfall.

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Zinder

Niger

Country
Niger
Population
322.0K
Coordinates
13.80, 8.99
626th most populous city in the world

Zinder, formerly also spelled Sinder, is the third largest city in Niger, with a population of 235,605 as by the 2012 census. It is situated 861 km (535 mi) east of the capital Niamey and 240 km (150 mi) north of the Nigerian city of Kano.

From the “History” section

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Zinder is divided into 5 urban municipalities: Zinder I, Zinder II, Zinder III, Zinder IV, and Zinder V.

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Zinder

Niger

Country
Niger
Population
322.0K
Coordinates
13.80, 8.99
626th most populous city in the world

Zinder, formerly also spelled Sinder, is the third largest city in Niger, with a population of 235,605 as by the 2012 census. It is situated 861 km (535 mi) east of the capital Niamey and 240 km (150 mi) north of the Nigerian city of Kano.

From the “Geography” section

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The city counts four officially recognised industries, including Niger Republic's first oil refinery, SORAZ.

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Zinder

Niger

Country
Niger
Population
322.0K
Coordinates
13.80, 8.99
626th most populous city in the world

Zinder, formerly also spelled Sinder, is the third largest city in Niger, with a population of 235,605 as by the 2012 census. It is situated 861 km (535 mi) east of the capital Niamey and 240 km (150 mi) north of the Nigerian city of Kano.

From the “Economy” section

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André-Salifou University was established in Zinder in 2010.

Zinder
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Zinder

Niger

Country
Niger
Population
322.0K
Coordinates
13.80, 8.99
626th most populous city in the world

Zinder, formerly also spelled Sinder, is the third largest city in Niger, with a population of 235,605 as by the 2012 census. It is situated 861 km (535 mi) east of the capital Niamey and 240 km (150 mi) north of the Nigerian city of Kano.

From the “Education” section

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Photo: Mab.black · CC BY-SA 4.0

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