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Birnin Gaouré, Niger

Dosso Region · Niger

Birnin Gaouré is a small city in Dosso Region, Niger with a population of 19,529. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).

19,529 Population 63/sq mi density
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 29°C
20.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Niamey Timezone

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About Birnin Gaouré

Birnin Gaouré

Birni N'Gaouré is a town located in the Dosso Region in southwest Niger. A town of over ten thousand, it is the departmental seat of Boboye Department, and is the main town of the fertile farming region in which it is located. "Birni", in the name of the town, derives from the Hausa language word for a walled city.

People

Population19,529
Density63/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (29°C)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Population19,529
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates13.0817°, 2.9110°
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey
Country🇳🇪 Niger
State / ProvinceDosso Region
Average Temperature85°F (29°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation20.5 inches (520 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Birnin Gaouré

Birnin Gaouré is a small city in Niger (Dosso Region) with a population of 19,529. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Niamey.

Climate in Birnin Gaouré

Birnin Gaouré has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (34.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 12.8° / 36.4° 0.0
Feb 26°C / 79°F 14.9° / 39.3° 0.0
Mar 31.5°C / 89°F 20.1° / 42.5° 1.4
Apr 34.2°C / 94°F 23.1° / 43.9° 8.6
May 34.3°C / 94°F 25.7° / 43.9° 44.6
Jun 30.4°C / 87°F 24.2° / 40.1° 150.3
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 22.6° / 37° 199.3
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 32.8° 265.1
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.1° / 33.6° 167.4
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 17.8° / 35.1° 31.8
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 14.8° / 35.4° 0.8
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 13.1° / 35.8° 0.0
Birnin Gaouré has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average84.6°F
57% above Niger avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area310.2 sq mi (803.4 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates13.0817°N, 2.9110°W
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below Niger avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.01"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
April 92°F (33°C) 0.2 in
May 92°F (33°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 89°F (31°C) 2.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.5 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Birnin Gaouré has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 77°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Birnin Gaouré

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Primaire Zawa
Medersa Barbe Peulh
Ecole Primaire
Ecole Primaire Labi Tounga
Ecole Kofouno
Ecole Primaire
Ecole Primaire de Boulel Gaouri Modibo
Ecole Primaire de Boula
Ecole Primaire Barbe Peulh
Ecole Primaire Guillare
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Farmers Markets in Birnin Gaouré

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marche de Louloudje
Marche du Betail N'Gonga
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché N'Gonga

Airports Near Birnin Gaouré

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diori Hamani International AirportNIMLarge Airport
Dosso AirportSmall Airport
La Tapoa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birnin Gaouré

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosquee
Mosquee
Mosquee
Mosquee
Mosquee
Mosquee Boulel Gaouri Zarma
Mosquee de Bagawamou
Mosquee de Boulel Gaouri Issaka Koira
Mosquee de Boulel Gaouri Modibo
Mosquee de Labi Tounga
Mosquee Koira Tegui
Mosquee Koyinza Kaina
Mosquee Zawa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Niamey

🇳🇪 About Niger

Capital Niamey
Population 22,442,948
Area 1,267,000 km²
GDP (USD) $16,698,786,978
GDP per capita $638
HDI 0.394
Life expectancy 61.2 years
Internet users 23.2%
Urban population 17.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +227
TLD .ne
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Niger

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 24 Concord Day Concord Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 3 Nigerien Independence Day Nigerien Independence Day
Dec 18 Nigerien Republic Day Nigerien Republic Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birnin Gaouré

What is the population of Birnin Gaouré?

Birnin Gaouré has a population of 19,529 residents and is located in Niger. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 310.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Birnin Gaouré?

Birnin Gaouré has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches.

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