Timia
Timia | |
|---|---|
Commune and town | |
| Coordinates: 18°6′52″N 8°46′45″E / 18.11444°N 8.77917°E | |
| Country | Niger |
| Region | Agadez Region |
| Department | Arlit Department |
| Area | |
• Total | 7,452 sq mi (19,301 km2) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 19,076 |
| • Density | 2.6/sq mi (0.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Timia is a small town and commune in northern Niger, situated at an oasis in the Aïr Mountains, Agadez Region, Arlit Department. Visitors come to the Tuareg town to see a seasonal waterfall, a former French fort and the nearby ruined town of Assodé. As of 2012, the commune had a total population of 19,076 people.
Timia lies south of Iferouane and north of Agadez. The main town lies around 3 km from a stone guelta oasis, which holds water year round. It is also known for its fruit trees, an unusual sight in the Saharan regions of northern Niger.