Madaoua

Madaoua
Madoua, Madawa
Huts in Madaoua
Madaoua
Location in Niger
Coordinates: 14°4′33″N 5°57′31″E / 14.07583°N 5.95861°E / 14.07583; 5.95861
Country Niger
RegionTahoua Region
DepartmentMadaoua Department
Urban CommuneMadaoua
Government
  TypeSeat of Departmental councils, Urban Commune
Area
  Commune
777.1 km2 (300.0 sq mi)
Elevation
335 m (1,102 ft)
Population
 (2012 census)
  Commune
127,254
  Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
  Urban
27,972
Time zoneUTC+1
Websitewww.madaoua-niger.com

Madaoua (var. Madoua, Madawa) is a town and urban commune located in the Tahoua Region of Niger. It has a population of 127,254 (2012 census). It is seat of the Madaoua Department, forming the southwest corner of the Region, and is an Urban Commune.