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]
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Matameye | |
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Commune and town | |
Matameye Location in Niger | |
| Coordinates: 13°24′00″N 8°36′00″E | |
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| Region | Zinder |
| Department | Matameye |
| Elevation | 422 m (1,385 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 58,025 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Communes of Niger | |
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Capital: Niamey | |
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