Gorouol
Goroual | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
 Interactive map of Gorouol | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Tillabéri |
| Department | Téra |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,327 sq mi (3,437 km2) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 66,276 |
| • Density | 49.94/sq mi (19.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Gorouol is a village and rural commune in Niger.1 As of 2012, it had a population of 66,276.2
On 18 January 2026, the villages was attacked by unidentified gunmen who killed 31 people and injured four others.3
References
References
- Loi n° 2002-014 du 11 JUIN 2002 portant création des communes et fixant le nom de leurs chefs-lieux. Includes list of 213 communes rurales and seats, 52 Communes urbaines and seats
- "Niger: Municipal Division (Departments and Communes) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- "Gunmen kill 31 villagers in western Niger, student groups and a resident say". AP News. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-01-21.