Iférouane Department

Iférouane Department is an administrative division in Agadez Region in northern Niger, spanning portions of the Aïr Mountains and desert terrain. The territory comprises two municipalities, with the town of Iférouane serving as the administrative hub.

The area was established as a separate administrative division in 2011 following its separation from Arlit Department. This administrative reorganization reshaped how the region was governed and managed.

The area is home to nomadic and semi-nomadic communities who continue pastoral traditions that shape daily life across the region. These groups maintain deep connections to the land through their traditional ways of living and working.

The territory is sparsely populated and managed by two municipalities, which may require planning when visiting. The remote location and low population density affect how services are distributed across the area.

The region is one of Niger's least densely populated administrative areas, yet it sits along important trade routes and water sources in the Sahara. This makes it a strategic crossroads despite its vast open spaces.

Location: Agadez Region

Capital city: Iférouane

Address: Iferouane, Niger

GPS coordinates: 19.06250,8.42000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:01