Timia is a small town and commune in northern Niger, situated at an oasis in the Aïr Mountains, Agadez Region, Arlit Department. Visitors come to the Tuareg town to see a seasonal waterfall, a former French fort and the nearby ruined town of Assodé.[1] As of 2011, the commune had a total population of 13,588 people.[2]

Timia
Commune and town
Timia Location in Niger
Coordinates: 18°6′52″N 8°46′45″E
Country	Niger
Region	Agadez Region
Department	Arlit Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	13,588
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

Timia lies south of Iferouane and north of Agadez. The main town lies around 3 km from a stone guelta oasis, which holds water year round. It is also known for its fruit trees, an unusual sight in the Saharan regions of northern Niger.[3]

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  The valleys of Timia
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  The Oasis of Timia
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  In the valley
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  Well in Timia

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