Ayourou (or Ayorou or Ayerou) is a town and rural commune in the Tillabéri Region, in western Niger.[1] It is situated 208 km northwest of the capital Niamey near the Malian border. The old town stands on an eponymous island in the River Niger. It is known for its animal market and for wildlife including hippopotamuses and birds.

Ayourou
Ayorou Market
Ayorou Market
Ayourou is located in Niger
Ayourou
Ayourou
Location in Niger
Coordinates: 14°44′N 0°55′E / 14.733°N 0.917°E / 14.733; 0.917
Country Niger
RegionTillabéri Region
DepartmentTillaberi Department
Area
 • City1,262 km2 (487 sq mi)
Elevation
296 m (971 ft)
Population
 (2012 census)
 • City33,527
 • Density27/km2 (69/sq mi)
 • Urban
11,528

References

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  1. ^ "CIRCONSCRIPTIONS ADMINISTRATIVES ET COLLECTIVITES TERRITORIALES DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER" (PDF). Niger's Ministry of Interior, Public Safety and Decentralization. March 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 May 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
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14°44′06″N 0°55′12″E / 14.735°N 0.92°E / 14.735; 0.92