Gouna

Gouna is a village and rural commune in Niger.[1]

Gouna
Commune and village
Gouna
Location in Niger
Coordinates: 13°34′54″N 9°7′16″E
Country Niger
RegionZinder
DepartmentMirriah
Area
  Total204.7 sq mi (530.2 km2)
Population
 (2012 census)
  Total63,598
  Density310/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

History

The rural community Gouna was founded in 2002 as part of a nationwide administrative reform from the Canton Gouna. During floods in 2008, 887 inhabitants were classified as injured. 37 houses were destroyed and 37 fields were flooded.

Population

In the 2001 census, there were 39,700 inhabitants in Gouna. In 2012, 63,598 inhabitants were counted in the new census.[2]

References

13°34′54″N 9°07′16″E


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