Tchirozerine is a department of the Agadez Region in Niger. Its capital lies at the city of Tchirozerine. As of 2012, the department had a total population of 244,706 people.[1]
Tchirozerine | |
|---|---|
 Tchirozerine Department (2011 borders) location in the region | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Agadez Region |
| Seat | Tchirozerine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30,960 km2 (11,950 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 244,706 |
| • Density | 7.9/km2 (20/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT 1) |
It is divided administratively into the following communes:
- Communes urbaines (urban commune) : Tchirozérine, Agadez (the capital of the Agadez Region)
- Communes rurales (rural communes): Dabaga, Tabelot
References
17°13′20″N 7°37′20″E / 17.22222°N 7.62222°E