Keita, Niger

Keita is a town and commune in Niger, 600 kilometres north-east of the national capital, Niamey. It is the capital of Keita Department, within the Tahoua Region, with a population of 8,600 (2001).[1]

The town is in the semi-arid Sahel, and is threatened by famine.[2]

References

  1. "Niger". City Population, 300021182881. Retrieved 28 Oct 2008.
  2. . afrol News. 12 July 2008 http://www.afrol.com/articles/16745. Retrieved 28 Oct 2008. Missing or empty |title= (help)

Coordinates: 14°45′N 5°46′E / 14.750°N 5.767°E