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Zinder (locally, Damagaram), formerly also spelled Sinder, is the third largest city in Niger, with a population of 235,605 as by the 2012 census. It is situated east of the capital Niamey and north of the Nigerian city of Kano.

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Zinder is the third-largest city in Niger, located in the eastern part of the country, with a population of about 235,600 people according to 2012 figures. The city matters as a significant urban center in Niger and serves as an important regional hub positioned between the capital Niamey and the Nigerian city of Kano.

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Zinder
Settlement.image_skyline
Zinder centre ville.jpg
Settlement.imagesize
250px
Settlement.image_caption
Zinder Main Road
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Niger
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
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Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Zinder
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Department
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Ville de Zinder
Settlement.established_title2
Capital of Damagaram
Settlement.established_date2
1736
Settlement.population_as_of
2012
Settlement.population_total
235,605
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+1
Settlement.elevation_m
479

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Official name
Zinder
Population
170574
Elevation
479
Image
Photo Ancient defensive walls of the city of Zinder 1961 - Touring Club Italiano BBG 11.jpg
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Zinder
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Zinder
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Zinder (locally, Damagaram), formerly also spelled Sinder, is the third largest city in Niger, with a population of 235,605 as by the 2012 census. It is situated east of the capital Niamey and north of the Nigerian city of Kano.

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