Boboye | |
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Boboye Department location in the region | |
| Country | |
| Region | Dosso |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,180 sq mi (3,056 km2) |
| Population (2016 census projection) | |
• Total | 293,620 |
| • Density | 248.8/sq mi (96.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT 1) |
Boboye is a department of the Dosso Region in Niger. It is located in southwestern Niger, at the border of Benin. Its capital lies at the city of Birni N'Gaouré. As of 2016[update], the department had a estimated population of 293,620 people.
The department is located within the Dallol Bosso, a wide fossil valley.: 4 The department takes its name from the valley; in Zarma, Dallol Bosso is known as Boboye.: 159
Boboye experiences a dry season for two-thirds of the year (October to May) and a wet season for one-third of the year (June to September).: 5
13°04′54″N 2°54′39″E / 13.08167°N 2.91083°E