Tanout

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Tanout
Tanout (Niger  )
Tanout
Tanout
Location in Niger
Coordinates: 14°57′N 8°51′E / 14.95, 8.85
Country Niger
Region Tahoua Region
Departments of Niger Tahoua Department

Tanout is a town in southern Niger. It is near the city of Zinder.

In early 2008, it was the subject of a raid by Tuareg pro-autonomy rebels, in which 11 people, including the mayor, were abducted.


Coordinates: 14°57′58″N 8°51′58″E / 14.966013, 8.865967