Filingue | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 14°21′0″N 3°19′0″E / 14.35000°N 3.31667°E | |
Country | Niger |
Region | Tillabéri Region |
Department | Filingue Department |
Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
Population (2001 Institut National de la Statistique du Niger) | |
• Total | 11,661 |
Ethnic breakdown: 70% Hausa, 10% Djerma, 10% Tuareg, 5% Fulani, 5% originating from neighbouring countries. |
Filingue is a town in southwestern Niger and is the capital city of Filingue Department. It is near to Niger's capital city Niamey.
Coordinates: 14°20′58″N 3°19′44″E / 14.349548°N 3.328857°E