Elméki
Place in Agadez, Niger
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Elméki, also El Meki, El Mekki, El Mecki or Inzareg, is a small town in the Aïr Massif mountains in the Agadez Region of central-northern Niger, about 90 kilometres (56 mi) by air northwest of Agadez, and about 19 kilometres (12 mi) by air northwest of Aouderas. The area is inhabited by Tuareg nomads.[1] The area is known for its mining activities, particularly tin, emeralds and beryl.
Elméki | |
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  Elméki Location in Niger | |
| Coordinates: 17°44′15″N 8°16′34″E: | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Agadez |
| Department | Tchirozérine |
Geography
Elméki is situated in the Aïr Massif mountains in the Agadez Region in the central-northern part of the country. By air it is about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Agadez, and about 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Aouderas.[2] The Wadi Kodri is in the vicinity and Kodri mountain lies immediately to the northwest of the town, with an elevation of 727 metres (2,385 ft).[3]
Economy
The Elméki area is known for its mining activity, particularly tin and artisanal mining for beryl and emeralds.[4] Cassiterite and columbite (niobite) are also found here.[5] The Société Minière du Niger (SMDN) has been involved with mining in Elméki.[6] In the 1990s there were plans to build the Elméki Dam across the river at Elméki to generate hydroelectric power.[7]
Landmarks
The town contains the Elméki Integrated Health Centre.[8]
