Matameye

Matameye is a town and urban commune, administrative centre of the Matameye Department in Niger, with a population of 17,930 as of 2001.[1] In 2005 a road was completed from Matameye to Takieta.[2] Since 2011 many people have moved to Matameye from Tânout and Gouré because of the food crisis, in search for better harvests, abandoning their homes and schools.[3]

Matameye
Commune and town
Matameye
Location in Niger
Coordinates: 13°24′00″N 8°36′00″E
Country Niger
RegionZinder
DepartmentMatameye
Elevation
422 m (1,385 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total58,025
  Summer (DST)UTC+1 (WAT)

References

  1. Population figures from citypopulation.de, citing (2001) Institut National de la Statistique du Niger.
  2. Niger Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper - 2005 Status Report. Washington, DC: International Monetary Fund (IMF), 2007. Print. Staff Country Reports.
  3. Maâzou, Souleymane. "Food Crisis Empties Niger Schools." Food Crisis Empties Niger Schools. Inter Press Service News Agency, 20 June 2012. Web. 1 January 2015.
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