Nioro Cercle

Cercle in Kayes Region, Mali From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nioro Cercle is an administrative subdivision of the Kayes Region of Mali. Its administrative center (chef-lieu) is the town of Nioro du Sahel. The commune is on the Mauritanian border and has long been a major stop on the trans-Saharan trade.

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Location of Nioro Cercle in Mali
Location of Nioro Cercle in Mali
Country Mali
RegionKayes Region
Admin HQ (Chef-lieu)Nioro du Sahel
Area
  Total
11,060 km2 (4,270 sq mi)
Population
 (2009 census)[1]
  Total
230,488
  Density20.84/km2 (53.97/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
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The cercle is divided into 16 communes:[2][3]

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