Gabero
Commune in Gao Region, Mali
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Gabero is a rural commune in the Cercle of Gao in the Gao Region of south-eastern Mali. The commune covers an area of approximately 2,007 square kilometers and includes 15 villages.[3] In the 2009 census the commune had a population of 25,688.[2] The Niger River crosses the commune from north to south. The administrative center (chef-lieu) is Haoussa Foulane that lies on the left (east) bank of the Niger. The village is 45 km south of Gao, on the road, the N17, linking Gao and Ansongo.
Gabero | |
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  Gabero Location in Mali | |
| Coordinates: 15°59′42″N 0°7′55″E | |
| Country |  Mali |
| Region | Gao Region |
| Cercle | Gao Cercle |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,007 km2 (775 sq mi) |
| Population (2009 census)[2] | |
• Total | 25,688 |
| • Density | 12.80/km2 (33.15/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
The climate is sahelian, and is characterized by the alternation of two seasons: a long dry season (October to June) and a short wet season (July to September). The annual rainfall varies between 200 and 250 mm depending on the year.[4]
