Mainé-Soroa | |
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Department | |
Mainé-Soroa Department location in the region |
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Country | Niger |
Region | Diffa Region |
Population | |
• Total | 202,534 |
Time zone | GMT 1 (UTC+1) |
Mainé-Soroa is a department of the Diffa Region in Niger. Its capital lies at the city of Mainé-Soroa.
The department's population is largely made up of ethnic Kanouris and Fula, both cultures with longstanding pastoral semi-nomadic traditions. As of 2011, the department had a total population of 202,534 people.
Coordinates: 13°12′41″N 12°01′26″E / 13.21139°N 12.02389°E